Which laws will guide police action against social media breaches?

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Police action against social media breaches will be guided by the Penal Code, the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588), and the Sedition Act 1948.

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said any dissemination of content that could undermine public order, threaten national security, or disrupt social harmony would be treated seriously during the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election. He stated that police action would be taken in accordance with the Penal Code, the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588), and the Sedition Act 1948, as well as other applicable laws.
The Penal Code will be used for offences tied to social media content
Alzafny said police will not compromise with any individual found to have committed an offence related to social media during the election period. He explicitly listed the Penal Code as one of the key laws that would apply to breaches.
Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588) will cover misuse of online platforms
The police warning also named the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588) as part of the legal framework for investigating social media-related breaches. This was tied to the reminder not to misuse platforms by uploading, sharing, or circulating statements that could inflame tensions.
The Sedition Act 1948 will apply to seditious content
Alzafny included the Sedition Act 1948 among the laws police would rely on during the election. The warning covered refraining from spreading seditious content and other harmful material that could disrupt social harmony.
Police will act under these laws during the election period, plus other applicable laws
Alzafny said police would intensify monitoring of social media content throughout the election period. He added that investigations would be carried out for any breach of the law, and that the legal basis includes the named statutes as well as other applicable laws.

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