POLICE are investigating a person known as Ustaz Muhammad Abdullah or UMA for a Facebook post that could be construed as malicious or alarming to the public.

Kuala Kangsar police chief Omar Bakhtiar Yaacob said the pictorial post: Apa nak jadi sekarang ni, sedih betul yang hiburan dibenarkan yang solat didenda (What is happening, entertainment was allowed but fine issued for praying) was uploaded yesterday.

He said the pictorial post depicted six men, including four senior citizens, who were fined by Kuala Kangsar Magistrate’s Court on April 23 for violating the movement control order (MCO) by performing congregational prayers on April 17.

“The post has received 839 likes, 149 comments and 163 shares. The deliberate act of uploading an old photo is an irresponsible act and insinuates that the authorities are oppressing the people,” he said during a press conference at Kuala Kangsar police headquarters today.

He added the investigation is carried out under Section 505B of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communication and Multimedia Act 1998. – Bernama, November 16, 2020.