Podcaster to be called up over ex-journalist's Sentul drug claims
KUALA LUMPUR: Police will summon a podcaster to assist in an investigation into claims made on a podcast about drug dealing near the Sentul police headquarters.
A podcaster faces potential legal action over claims made in a podcast regarding drug dealing near the Sentul police headquarters, according to police in Kuala Lumpur. Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus stated that the investigation involves four individuals and is being conducted under Section 505 of the Penal Code for statements that incite public mischief and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act for misusing network facilities.
These offenses carry potential jail terms and fines. Fadil emphasized the need for responsible reporting on podcasts to prevent misleading the public or disrupting order. The former journalist, who appeared on the podcast, made claims about monitoring drug activity at a former house of worship near a police station in Sentul. This follow-up to a police report came after an incident reported in 2016. The police chief requested more time to complete the investigation.
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