POLICE have warned social media users against creating tension or making provocative statements that could threaten public order.

Inspector-General of Police Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said police had detected posts tinged racial or religious sentiments and insults aimed at the monarchy, as the latest political uncertainty unfolds.

“We are warning social media users to refrain from abusing the platform to spread provocative content that may cause public alarm.

“Strict action under the Communications and Multimedia Commission Act 1998, the Sedition Act or the penal code will be used against anyone trying to create a situation that threatens public safety and order,” he said in a statement last night.

On Saturday, Pakatan Harapan (PH) won 82 parliamentary seats, followed by Perikatan Nasional with 73 and Barisan Nasional, 30.

Political leaders are still wrangling over who can form a government, with the king extending a deadline for them to come to a consensus to 2pm today. – Bernama, November 22, 2022.