The Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) has advised the public to exercise caution and refrain from posting excessive or inflammatory comments touching on sensitive religious and racial issues on social media platforms.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said Malaysians should demonstrate maturity and responsibility online, stressing that social media must not be used as a tool to incite provocation that could disrupt national harmony.
He urged the public to verify information through credible sources and official documents before issuing statements, in order to prevent misunderstandings. “We want to preserve the peaceful and calm environment that we currently enjoy, especially as we approach the festive season,” he said after attending the PDRM breaking of fast event with Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail at the Pusat Latihan Polis (PULAPOL) here today.
Mohd Khalid was commenting on the backlash seen on social media following the actions of a public university student who allegedly uploaded a post deemed insulting and defamatory towards the Quran on the Threads platform.
Earlier, he confirmed that the student would be brought before the Kuantan Court in Pahang tomorrow after the Attorney General granted consent to prosecute, having found sufficient evidence to initiate legal proceedings. He added that the suspect, who remains in police custody, is reported to be in good condition throughout the remand period.
On 25 February, the university student was detained to assist investigations over allegations of insulting Islam on social media. A total of 62 police reports were lodged nationwide in connection with the case, reflecting the high level of public concern surrounding the matter.
At the same event, Mohd Khalid also received a RM50,000 contribution from Yayasan Pembangunan Ekonomi Islam Malaysia (YAPEIM) to support welfare activities for PDRM personnel at Masjid Sallehin in PULAPOL throughout Ramadan.
