{
  "id": 15391554,
  "title": "MCMC probes Threads post allegedly insulting Negeri Sembilan royalty",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/mcmc-probes-threads-post-allegedly-insulting-negeri-sembilan-royalty-15391554",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T09:22:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/18/mcmc-probes-threads-post-allegedly-insulting-negeri-sembilan-royalty"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is investigating a social media post that reportedly insults the Negeri Sembilan royal institution, according to a statement released by the commission. The investigation was prompted by a complaint regarding a post that criticized the position of Negeri Sembilan ruler, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir.\n\nMCMC officials visited the individual in question at the Labu police station to gather information and ascertain the facts surrounding the post. As part of the investigation under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, related to improper use of network facilities or services, the commission has seized a mobile phone and an eSIM for forensic examination.\n\nMCMC also stated that they are investigating how the post was disseminated on social media platforms and would collaborate with other enforcement agencies if additional offenses are identified. The commission has reminded the public to exercise responsible freedom of speech and respect the royal institution, emphasizing that any enforcement action would be based on evidence and due legal process.\n\nThe investigation takes place amidst a dispute over the Negeri Sembilan throne. Four undangs have attempted to remove Tuanku Muhriz from the throne and replace him with Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja’afar. However, the palace and the Attorney-General's Chambers have rejected these attempts.\n\nCommunications Minister Fahmi Fadzil informed that the MCMC is also probing several instances of coordinated inauthentic behavior (CIB) targeting the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim, and Tuanku Muhriz. Over 2,000 pieces of AI-generated or highly offensive content, along with 600 fake accounts, have been identified as part of these attacks on the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on Facebook. Investigations are ongoing, and if specific individuals are positively identified, they will be held accountable according to the commission.",
  "summary": "The commission has questioned an individual and seized a mobile phone over a post concerning Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir’s position as the state ruler.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : MCMC Probes Threads Content Allegedly Insulting N. Sembilan Royal Institution",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/general-mcmc-probes-threads-content-allegedly-insulting-n-a-sembilan",
        "published": "2026-10-18T07:30:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "MCMC probes Threads content suspected of insulting Negeri Sembilan royal institution",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/mcmc-probes-threads-content-suspected-of-insulting-negeri-sembilan",
        "published": "2026-10-18T09:14:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "MCMC seizes phone in probe into Threads post on Negeri Sembilan ruler",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/mcmc-seizes-phone-in-probe-into-threads-post-on-negeri-sembilan-ruler",
        "published": "2026-10-18T09:18:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "MCMC probes Threads post allegedly insulting Negeri Sembilan royalty",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/mcmc-probes-threads-post-allegedly-insulting-negeri-sembilan-royalty",
        "published": "2026-10-18T09:22:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
}