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KUALA LUMPUR: Any individual who intentionally records police videos or photos in the line of duty, to the extent of interfering with an investigation, may be investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act of 1998.
Bukit Aman CID Director Datuk Huzir Mohamed said that the videos or photos, if they went viral in any way, would be viewed as an irresponsible act, as well as capable of disturbing public order.
“The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) wants to remind (everyone) that every investigation that is carried out is confidential and cannot be arbitrarily revealed, and even more so, tainted on social media.
“The police also want to emphasize that the act of recording videos or photos is not a crime. However, in the light of an investigation, if they are shared, spread and viral, they can interfere with the investigation process, “he said today in a statement.
Huzir was commenting on the arrest of a man, on suspicion of obstructing the police in the performance of their duties, while recording a raid operation that was taking place on a house in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, on Saturday.
“The man had made a live recording through the Facebook Live application using his mobile phone. A warning was issued to stop the act, however the individual persisted (in the recording) and the police had to arrest him for obstructing public servants in the performance of their duties, ”he said.
Meanwhile, Huzir said 41 police reports were filed against the post titled “YDPA should not interfere in national affairs” on a Facebook page, related to the case.
“The police also urge the public to always cooperate and not disturb the police in conducting the investigation and strict measures will be taken against those who deliberately threaten public safety and peace,” he said.
Prior to this, Bernama reported that the raid was carried out in connection with an investigation of a case under the Sedition Act of 1948 that recently involved the University of Malaya New Youth Association (UMANY). -Called
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