Cheras police chief Zam Halim Jamaluddin said police received a report yesterday in connection with a viral clip related to the racial slur.

He said the investigation would be conducted under Section 504 of the Penal Code for intentional insult with intent to provoke a breach of peace.

She will also be investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for improper use of network facilities.

“We have taken witnesses’ statements and a detailed investigation is being carried out over this incident.

“The police advise the public not to make any speculation, assumptions or opinions that may cause confusion, annoyance and public disorder,” he said in a statement.

Zam urged members of the public to contact the Cheras police hotline at 03-9284 5050/5051, the Kuala Lumpur police hotline at 03-2115 9999 or any nearby police station if they have any information regarding the incident.