Two men dressed as women posing in front of Johor palace detained

 

Police have arrested two local men who dressed in women's clothes and took indecent pictures in front of Laman Mahkota Istana Bukit Serene which were later uploaded to Facebook.

Johor police chief Kamarul Zaman Mamat said the pictures were then republished on the Persatuan Bangsa Johor from the Facebook account owners Bryan Wee and Deachon Chai.

He said the arrests were made between 12.30pm and 1.30pm today around Taman Nusa Bestari and the Johor Bahru Selatan district police headquarters.

“Investigations are being carried out under Section 505 (b) of the Penal Code for statements conducing to public mischief and threatening the harmony of the country which carries a maximum two years jail sentence or fine or both.

“The case is also being investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for the improper use of network facilities or services punishable by a fine not exceeding RM50,000 or one-year imprisonment or both,” he said in a statement today.

Positive for drugs

Kamarul also said both men tested positive for ketamine and they would be investigated under Section 15 (1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. Both will also be remanded for further investigations.

“We urge the public to use the social media platform wisely and we will not compromise with any individual who purposely threatens public safety and order,” he stressed.

Earlier, pictures of the two men dressed as women and posing seductively in front of Laman Mahkota Istana Bukit Serene went viral on social media.

- Bernama