POLICE arrested Roslizal Razali, 46, yesterday for allegedly posting racist comments on social media, which could threaten public peace.

Bukit Aman corporate communications head A. Skandaguru said Roslizal was arrested by the Bukit Aman’s Criminal Investigation Department’s Classified Crime Investigation Unit at 6.30pm in the federal capital.

“Police also seized a handphone and a laptop to facilitate the investigation. A remand application will be made today,” he said in a statement.

The case is being investigated under section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948 and section 505(c) of the penal code.

“The suspect is also being detained under section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 over the improper use of network facilities or network services,” he added. – Bernama, April 13, 2023.