The Community Communications Department (J-KOM) has lodged a police report against activist Albert Tei, alleging that a series of protests held outside the Communications Ministry since last month disrupted government operations and affected public servants carrying out their duties.
J-KOM director-general Mohd Hisyamuddin Ghazali said the report was filed after Albert Tei allegedly staged four separate gatherings in front of Menara Komunikasi, claiming the demonstrations had negatively impacted the working environment at the ministry.
Speaking to reporters after filing the report at the Putrajaya District Police Headquarters on Thursday, Mohd Hisyamuddin said the repeated protests sent an unfavourable message and disrupted thousands of civil servants working in the building.
He said the report was lodged under several legal provisions, including Section 186 of the Penal Code for obstructing public servants in the discharge of their duties, Section 504 of the Penal Code relating to intentional provocation, and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955 for allegedly insulting public servants.
In addition to the police report, J-KOM is also expected to submit a complaint to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) over allegations that communication networks were misused for harassment and provocative activities.
According to Mohd Hisyamuddin, the complaint will involve Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which concerns the improper use of network facilities or services to annoy, harass or provoke others.
He stressed that the reports were intended to allow authorities to conduct an impartial investigation into the matter.
“We are asking the police to investigate. If any offence has been committed, appropriate action should be taken. If not, let the investigation determine the facts,” he said.
The dispute stems from a protest organised by Albert Tei and a group of content creators, who staged a sit-in at the lobby of the Communications Ministry following claims that his TikTok account had been restricted.
The group alleged that the action against the account was unfair and demanded an explanation regarding the restrictions imposed on the social media platform.
Responding to those allegations, Mohd Hisyamuddin said social media platforms operate under their own guidelines and procedures, which users are required to follow.
He urged the public not to immediately blame the ministry or MCMC for account restrictions without first establishing the actual reasons behind the enforcement action.
The latest development has drawn attention to the ongoing debate over online platform regulation, content moderation and the balance between public protest and government operations.
