{
  "id": 15384573,
  "title": "MCMC probes Threads content insulting Negri Sembilan royal institution",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/mcmc-probes-threads-content-insulting-negri-sembilan-royal-institution",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T08:53:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1558291/mcmc-probes-threads-content-insulting-negri-sembilan-royal-institution"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has initiated an investigation into potentially offensive content posted on Threads, allegedly targeting the Negri Sembilan royal institution. The MCMC claims the problematic posts pertain to the Yang Dipertuan Besar, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. This probe includes an interview with a Labu police station employee and the seizure of a mobile device and an eSIM for further examination. The case will be handled under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, according to the MCMC. The commission is also looking into the methods used to spread the content across various social media channels and will collaborate with relevant authorities if additional offenses under current laws are found. The MCMC emphasizes the importance of exercising freedom of expression responsibly, in line with the law and with respect for the royal institution. Any subsequent enforcement actions will be based on verified facts, evidence, and due legal proceedings.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has launched an investigation into content uploaded on the social media platform Threads, suspected of containing insults against the royal institution of Negri Sembilan.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Negri Sembilan's power crisis puts the spotlight on its forgotten women",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/negri-sembilans-power-crisis-puts-the-spotlight-on-its-forgotten-women",
        "published": "2026-10-17T23:15:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}