KUCHING: Police have received five reports against a Malaya-based writer for allegedly defaming Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg in his articles published on a news aggregator website.
Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata confirmed this when contacted by New Sarawak Tribune today (June 12).
“As of 5pm, we have received five police reports against the writer.
“Investigation papers have been opened and it is being investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for improper use of network facilities or services,” he said.
A person may be fined up to RM50,000 or imprisonment for up to one year, or both, if found guilty under the Act.
Recently, a content creator of a Newswav platform claimed that he has been targeted by Abang Johari and accused the latter of picking a fight.
The articles in question are titled ‘Opinion: A challenge to you, Abang Jo, if you are as great as you think you are’ (published on June 10, 2024) and ‘When will Abang Jo’s luck run out?’ (May 24, 2024).
