POLICE yesterday opened an investigation paper in connection with a video critical of the government, which was uploaded to social media.

Sentul police chief Beh Eng Lai said the 59-second video, detected at 5.30pm yesterday, showed a man standing atop a white four-wheel drive, using a loudspeaker and voicing several points that dispute the current government.

“Investigations revealed that the incident took place near the parking area outside the court in Kuala Lumpur, while (former prime minister) Muhyiddin Yassin was (answering charges) on Friday.

“The individual’s speech contained elements that could cause public annoyance,” he said in a statement last night.

The police are taking a serious view of the man’s allegations and conducting an investigation under section 500 of the penal code, section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 and section 9(5) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012.

“Action will be taken against any individual who violates the law in this country. Anyone who has any information on the incident can contact Sentul police headquarters on 03-4048 2222,” he added. – Bernama, March 12, 2023.