PETALING JAYA: The investigation papers on a social media post by Manjoi assemblyman Hafez Sabri about a security breach involving Perak ruler Sultan Nazrin Shah was submitted to the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) on Sept 10 for further instructions, says home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
In a written parliamentary reply, Saifuddin said the PAS assemblyman was investigated for statements conducive to public mischief under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code, and improper use of network facilities or services under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Section 505(b) of the Penal Code carries a penalty of up to two years’ imprisonment, a fine, or both upon conviction, while Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 carries a maximum fine of RM500,000, up to two years in jail, or both, upon conviction.