KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Police have verified the arrest of Bersatu information committee member Badrul Hisham Shaharin, commonly known as Chegu Bard, yesterday and the launch of an investigation into his Facebook post regarding the purported opening of a casino in Forest City Johor.
Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said the Magistrate’s Court granted a two-day remand order until tomorrow.
“Badrul Hisham Shaharin or Chegu Bard’s arrest on April 27 is related to the remarks linking the Prime Minister to the alleged issuance of a casino construction in Forest City and involving the King as a target of criticism.
“The investigation is conducted by the Bukit Aman Classified Crime Investigation Unit, Prosecution/Law Division (D5) under Section 4 (1) of the Sedition Act 1948, which pertains to seditious tendencies to incite hatred or disloyalty to any King.
“The case is also being investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which deals with the improper use of network facilities or services,” he said in a statement today.
Shuhaily advised the public to refrain from commenting or speculating on the case as it is ongoing.
He added that strict action, without leniency, would be enforced against anyone intentionally disrupting public order, and netizens are cautioned to exercise discretion and refrain from using any platform to disrupt harmony.
— Bernama
