How did social media misinterpret the Raya SOP checks in Nilai Impian?

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Social Media Misinterpreted Nilai Impian Raya SOP Checks as RM30,000 Compound Fines

Social media platforms widely misinterpreted images of police conducting house-to-house inspections in Nilai Impian as the issuance of RM30,000 compounds for Aidilfitri standard operating procedure (SOP) violations. The actual event involved police collaborating with media personnel to assess residents' adherence to the Aidilfitri SOPs during the festive period. A 42-year-old manager of a book publishing company, who owns the Twitter account @Icsmxms, posted a statement that significantly contributed to this widespread misunderstanding.
False Compound Claims Circulated Online

On May 13, the Twitter account @Icsmxms, belonging to the 42-year-old company manager, posted the statement "Area Rumah Aku Nilai Impian. Tuan Rumah RM25K, Tetamu RM5K." This tweet, which translates to "My house area Nilai Impian. Host RM25K, Guest RM5K," fuelled the narrative that significant fines were being imposed. The total amount mentioned, RM30,000 (RM25,000 for the host plus RM5,000 for guests), became the focal point of the misinterpretation, leading many to believe that these were actual compound amounts issued by the authorities.
Police Clarified Inspection Purpose

Following the viral spread of the misinterpreted information, the police clarified that the images circulating on social media depicted routine house-to-house inspections conducted on the first day of Hari Raya in the Nilai Impian housing area. These inspections were not related to the issuance of large compounds. Instead, the purpose was for police to work with the media to gauge the level of compliance with the Aidilfitri SOPs among the residents in that specific locality.
Investigation into Dissemination of False News

The Nilai district police chief, Supt Mohd Fazley Ab Rahman, confirmed that the police had recorded the statement of the 42-year-old Twitter account owner. The individual voluntarily presented himself at the Nilai district police headquarters. His electronic device, believed to be used for uploading the misleading statement, was confiscated. The investigation is proceeding under Section 505(B) of the Penal Code, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and Section 4(1) of the Emergency (Essential Powers) (No: 2) Ordinance 2021.

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