KUALA LUMPUR: Police arrested a 46-year-old man yesterday for allegedly uploading Twitter posts with racist comments that could trigger public order issues.
Police corporate communications chief A Skandaguru said the suspect was arrested by the Bukit Aman criminal investigation department’s (CID) classified crime investigation unit here at 6.30pm.
“Police also seized a handphone and a laptop to facilitate investigations. A remand application (against the suspect) will be made today,” he said in a statement.
He said the case was being investigated under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948 and Section 505(c) of the Penal Code.
“The suspect is also being detained under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for improper use of network facilities or network services,” he said.
Last week, police said they were looking for Roslizal Razali to assist in the investigation.