Kadir Jasin to be investigated for defamation, says IGP

Muzliza Mustafa Muzliza Mustafa Updated 5 years ago · Published on 7 Jun 2018 10:41AM · 6 Comments

Inspector-General of Police Mohamad Fuzi Harun says three reports have been lodged against A. Kadir Jasin. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 7, 2018.

VETERAN newsman A. Kadir Jasin will be investigated for defamation and the improper use of network facilities over his blog post on the expenses allegedly incurred by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, said the inspector-general of police.

Mohamad Fuzi Harun said three police reports have been lodged against Kadir, who is also Bersatu supreme council member.

“We have received three so far, in Selangor and Kelantan, and an investigation paper has been opened.”

Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act criminalises the use of network facilities or network services by a person to transmit any communication that is deemed to be offensive and could cause annoyance to another person.

Section 233(3) states that upon conviction, a maximum fine of RM50,000, or a maximum one-year jail term, or both, can be imposed, as well as a further fine of RM1,000 for every day the offence is continued after conviction.

Section 500 of the Penal Code states that whoever defames another shall be punished with imprisonment for a term that may extend to two years, or a fine, or both.

Kadir, in response to the criticism hurled at him over his blog post, today said he has never used his closeness with the Pakatan Harapan government to attack Malay rulers with “disputable facts”.

He said those who slammed him should read his original articles on the subject.

“I leave it to readers to judge me, by reading and understanding my arguments on the matter.

“Read what I had written, and not what was extracted and processed by others.”

He said his first article, in Bahasa Malaysia, was published in Sinar Harian on May 27, while his second article has been on his blog since June 4.

On using “disputable facts”, Kadir said his critics are free to dispute and present the correct facts.

In a recent blog post, he said for 16 months until April this year, RM256.9 million had been allocated for use by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

He did not state his source of information.

According to the Treasury, the government allocates only RM13.5 million annually for the Agong. – June 7, 2018.

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Comments

  • It looks the devil Umno playing a saint in lodging the report.

    Posted 5 years ago by Lee Lee · Reply

  • The out come is important ..........

    Posted 5 years ago by Mohanarajan murugeson · Reply

  • IGP, Please-lah, stop this nonsense. There is nothing criminal in what Kadir has written. Please don't carry the mindset of Najib. You must give space for one to speak the truth even though it may hurt. If you continue in this kind of mindset, the rakyat will appeal to Dr M for your dismissal

    Posted 5 years ago by Peace Maker · Reply

  • Bukankah ini Malaysia Baru, kononnya boleh bersuara, walaupun tak suka dengan apa yang dibentangkan.

    Posted 5 years ago by Malaysia Forward · Reply

  • It is best that the figures stated be somehow substantiated to clear the air. Was it largesse by the previous govt?..

    Posted 5 years ago by MELVILLE JAYATHISSA · Reply

  • 'the use of network facilities or network services by a person to transmit any communication that is deemed to be offensive and could cause annoyance to another person.' What kind of catch all law is this? Does it mean if I don't like what another person posted it becomes a criminal offense. In a free society everybody n everybody is open to criticism. This is another example of a law that should be repealed. And it's not defamation if what Kadir posted is true. So sue him whoever..made the complaint.

    Posted 5 years ago by Martha Yong · Reply