The MCMC has recorded statements from the editor-in-chief and the online editor of China Press, over content believed to have violated Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
The investigation was initiated following a report lodged concerning an inaccurate translation of a royal address by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar during the opening of Parliament’s new session, last Monday.
The misinterpretation, particularly regarding the position of the Malay language as the national language, is believed to have the potential to cause public confusion.
“Initial findings indicate that the content conveys a meaning different from the actual address of the king and may potentially create an inaccurate perception of the royal institution and national interests,” the MCMC said in a statement today.
In addition, the MCMC said that several related items and materials were seized to facilitate further investigation.
“The MCMC views seriously any publication involving His Majesty’s decree, and matters related to the Malay language as the national language,” it said, while reminding all media organisations to conduct thorough fact-checking and adhere to the principles of responsible journalism.
- Bernama
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