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Royal Malaysia Police investigates defamatory content against King Sultan Ibrahim shared via a fake TikTok account under multiple laws

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has opened an investigation paper into defamatory and insulting content against His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, believed to have been posted via a fake TikTok account.

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk M. Kumar said the investigation was being conducted by the Classified Criminal Investigation Unit (USJT).

“Yes, we have opened an investigation paper and are conducting further investigations through USJT, Bukit Aman CID,” he said.

“At present, the investigation is being carried out under the Sedition Act and Section 504 of the Penal Code for intentionally insulting a person with intent to provoke a breach of the peace,” he said when contacted today.

He said the probe was also being carried out under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for the improper use of network facilities or applications.

Kumar reminded the public to be more careful when posting content on social media, particularly on matters involving the 3R issues of race, religion and royalty.

“The CID will not compromise on matters that could disrupt public safety and order, to ensure that peace and prosperity are always maintained,” he said.

Yesterday, Bernama reported that the Johor Royal Press Office had called for stern action to be taken against those responsible for creating a fake TikTok account to slander and insult Sultan Ibrahim.

According to a post on the King’s official Facebook page, the Royal Press Office said the account, using the name “Sultan Ibrahim Ismail”, was found to be using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to spread insulting content against His Majesty.

Among the uploaded content was a video containing allegations that the King of Malaysia enjoyed eating pork, a post that it described as untrue and touching on sensitivities, given that His Majesty was a Malay Ruler and the Muslim Head of State.