Influencer Nabbed Over Threatening Post On Disabled Man S Assault

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Acting Kemaman police chief Wan Muhamad Wan Ja’afar urged the public to avoid uploading content on the incident that could cause public anxiety or distress.
CHUKAI: A social media influencer has been arrested for allegedly uploading a threatening post related to the assault of a disabled man at the Padang Astaka Chukai farmers’ market on Jan 17.
Acting Kemaman police chief Wan Muhamad Wan Ja’afar said the 36-year-old man was arrested at a hotel in Segamat, Johor, at about 6.55am today.
He said the suspect has been remanded until tomorrow for further investigation under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation, and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for the improper use of network facilities or services.
“We received a report on Jan 23 from a man about a threatening post related to the assault case that was uploaded on the influencer’s social media account.
“I want to remind the public, regardless of background, to refrain from uploading any content that could cause public anxiety,” he said in a statement today.
Terengganu housing, health and local government committee chairman Wan Sukairi Wan Abdullah said the disabled man, Ahmad Nor Al Faizan Jusoh, 47, is under observation at Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Kuala Terengganu, and in stable condition.
He said the hospital has yet to complete the medical report on the man.
“As of yesterday, I was in contact with the hospital, and there is still no specific date for completing the medical report,” he said.
Previously, Wan Muhammad said the investigation paper on the case had been referred to the Attorney-General’s Chambers but was returned with a request for a detailed medical report on the victim. - FMT

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