PENAMPANG: Police have confirmed receiving a report on an act of mischief involving damaged cables in a village here, following viral videos shared on social media early this morning.
Penampang police chief Supt Sammy Newton said the footage, posted in a community Facebook group, shows an individual pulling what appears to be severed cables.
Investigations are ongoing under Section 431A of the Penal Code, which provides for a jail term of up to two years, a fine, or both.
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Members of the public with information are urged to contact Investigating Officer Insp Mohd Anis Abdullah at 013-6365734 and refrain from spreading unverified claims online that may hinder the investigation.
