What false news circulated about Aidilfitri SOP compounds in Nilai?

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False Claims of RM30,000 in Aidilfitri SOP Compounds Circulated in Nilai Impian

Police have taken the statement of a 42-year-old book publishing company manager regarding the dissemination of false news concerning Aidilfitri standard operating procedure (SOP) compounds in Nilai Impian. The manager, who owns the Twitter account @Icsmxms, posted a statement claiming that RM30,000 in compounds were issued to the public within the Nilai Impian area. This statement circulated on social media, leading to a police investigation.
Dissemination of False Information

The individual in question, identified as the owner of the Twitter account ‘No War But Class War’ @ Icsmxms, uploaded a status on May 13. This post stated, "Area Rumah Aku Nilai Impian. Tuan Rumah RM25K, Tetamu RM5K," which was interpreted by some as a report of substantial compound fines being levied on residents and guests for SOP violations during the Aidilfitri period. The content suggested a total of RM30,000 in compounds were issued.
Police Clarification of Actual Events

Authorities have clarified that the viral images associated with the false claims actually depicted house-to-house inspections conducted on the first day of Hari Raya in the Nilai Impian housing area. These inspections were carried out in the presence of the media to assess the level of compliance with Aidilfitri SOPs by the residents. The images were misinterpreted as evidence of large-scale compound issuance, not a routine compliance check.
Ongoing Investigation and Legal Provisions

The investigation into the dissemination of this false news is proceeding under multiple legal sections. These include Section 505(B) of the Penal Code, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and Section 4(1) of the Emergency (Essential Power) (No: 2) Ordinance 2021. Police have confiscated the device believed to have been used to upload the misleading statement, and the individual has since been released on police bail pending further inquiries.

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