00:00The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission said it does not act on its own initiative but only investigates cases after receiving formal complaints.
00:12This comes after PANAN MP Rafizi Rumley earlier today questioned the internet regulator and police over their response to social media comments about PKR's recent party elections.
00:22Rafizi claimed that several netizens who commented on the polls alleged that they were approached by MCMC and police officers had their phones and SIM cards seized and were even notified that they were under investigation, despite, in his view, posting nothing more than personal opinions.
00:39Responding to the matter, MCMC Deputy Managing Director Zulkarnain Yasin said the commission's actions are guided by existing laws and regulatory frameworks and thus probes cannot be initiated arbitrarily.
00:52He told FMT that all actions taken by the MCMC must be based on verified information and are subject to legal provisions, including the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, ensuring that enforcement activities are carried out fairly, transparently and within the scope of its statutory mandate.
