Police Nab 29 Men For Allegedly Spreading Illegal Groups’ Propaganda On Social Media

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 – Police have arrested 29 men, including a foreign national, on suspicion of promoting and spreading propaganda related to illegal organizations across social media platforms.

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Director Datuk M. Kumar announced that the suspects, aged between 18 and 49, were detained during Ops Mega TikTok 2026, conducted nationwide from October 10 to 12.

The targeted operation was carried out in collaboration with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to monitor and curb digital activities promoting government-banned societies.

Enforcement teams across 11 state police contingents—Selangor, Johor, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Kedah, Melaka, Sabah, and Sarawak—executed the coordinated arrests, detaining 28 local citizens and one foreigner.

Remand Orders, Statutory Charges, and Public Warning

Bukit Aman detailed the legal proceedings and statutory provisions invoked under the joint enforcement exercise:

• Remand Order: All 29 suspects have been remanded under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code to facilitate further investigations into their specific roles and potential links to broader criminal syndicates.
• Societies Act Charges: Investigations are being conducted under Section 43 (membership in an unlawful society) and Section 47 (possession of propaganda materials related to an unlawful society) of the Societies Act 1966.
• Communications & Immigration Offenses: Suspects also face charges under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for improper use of network facilities. The foreign national is additionally investigated under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 for lacking valid entry documentation.
• Police Advisory: CID Director Kumar warned the public against sharing digital video recordings or promotional content capable of inciting fear or public unrest, confirming that firm action will be taken against violators.

Members of the public with information regarding illegal gang activities or organized crime propaganda are urged to report to their nearest police station or official Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) channels.

–NMT