PUTRAJAYA: The authorities will monitor all social media comments on the institution of the monarchy, ahead of a meeting by the Conference of Malay Rulers to elect a new Yang di-Pertuan Agong, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo.
He said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) would monitor comments and criticism on social media against the institution of the monarchy.
“We have a monitoring system at the MCMC. When a report is made, an investigation will be carried out. The investigation papers will be forwarded to the Attorney-General’s Chambers and a decision will be made on the matter,” he told reporters today.
He said social media users should be careful with what they post online.
The Malay rulers will meet next week to elect the 16th Agong, to replace Sultan Muhammad V who stepped down from the post early this month.