Ho Weng Wah, political secretary to Transport Minister Anthony Loke, filed a police report at Seremban District Police Headquarters today against Badrul Hisham Shaharin, known as Chegubard, over an alleged defamatory Facebook post [1].
The post, titled "Anthony Loke must be investigated for funding an illegal entity – Majlis Dato Lembaga Adat Sungei Ujong," accused Loke Siew Fook of channeling substantial funds to a group claimed to be illegal. It linked the issue to disturbances involving the royal institution in Negeri Sembilan [1].
Ho said, "The post contains allegations that Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook had channelled a substantial amount of funds to an entity claimed to be illegal and links the matter to disturbances involving the royal institution in this state" [1].
He also noted the post touches on sensitive race, religion, and royalty (3R) issues, warning it could incite tension and divide the community. "The statement and post made by the individual are also believed to touch on sensitive 3R issues (race, religion and royalty), which could potentially incite tension and divide the community," Ho said [1].
The police report requests investigation under several laws, including Sections 505 and 499 of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for the alleged defamatory content [1].
Ho urged firm action against false information on sensitive 3R issues "in order to safeguard national harmony and stability" [1].
The complaint marks the latest step in efforts to address online statements concerning the Undang institution of Negeri Sembilan and the Transport Minister. Authorities have yet to announce further actions in the ongoing case.
