Police launch probe after Facebook post urges arson of Pakistani-owned shops
Authorities in Ranau have opened an investigation into a Facebook message that called for the burning of Pakistani-owned stores across the district and the country.
The post, appearing on a Facebook page titled "Berita Harian Ranau," was spotted by the Ranau police operations room on Saturday and captured before it vanished. Superintendent Mursalin Mahmud said the content violated Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, prompting a formal inquiry. Police emphasized the threat such messages pose to public safety and warned social-media users against illegal use of online platforms.
Why it matters
It shows police acting against online hate speech that could incite violence against minority businesses.
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