The MCMC announce that the individuals were detained between 11am and 5pm today.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has announced the detention of four more individuals suspected of distributing fake news content about the novel coronavirus outbreak.
"The four raids was carried out separately by the PDRM and the MCMC, two in Melaka and one each in Kedah and Pahang," said the MCMC in a statement today. The MCMC said four smartphones, five SIM cards and two memory cards were seized from the four suspects in the operations. "The offender is also liable to a further fine of RM1,000 for every day or part of a day during which the offence is continued after conviction," It said.
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