Graphic designer and activist Fahmi Reza was called to Bukit Aman yesterday to assist in investigations in connection with a social media post that allegedly depicted an edited image of the Pahang Coat of Arms with the words ‘House of Balak’.
Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Abdul Jalil Hassan, in a statement last night, said the activist was called to have his statement recorded at the Classified Criminal Investigation Unit, Prosecution/Legal Division of the CID.
“Police are conducting an investigation in connection with the posting that was uploaded on Jan 3.
“Investigation is being carried out according to Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948 for acts with seditious tendency and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for improper use of network facilities or services,” he said.
Fahmi’s post shows a tree and two axes with the words - House of Balak (timber).
It went viral on social media following the massive flooding in December in which Pahang and Selangor were the two most badly hit states.
He also advised the public to be smart and prudent social media users and not use it to spread any information that could cause public anxiety and threaten national harmony.
He added that stern action would be taken against individuals who deliberately threatened public order and safety.
- Bernama
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