The Kluang Municipal Council in Malaysia has filed a police report against an individual who uploaded a viral video alleging the council's involvement in the euthanization of stray dogs. The police are investigating the case under criminal defamation and improper use of network facilities, with potential penalties including imprisonment and fines.
KLUANG: The Kluang Municipal Council’s Enforcement Unit has lodged a police report regarding a viral video allegedly spreading false accusations about the council’s actions in euthanising stray dogs.
Kluang OCPD Asst Comm Bahrin Mohd Noh said the video, which went viral on Friday , has sparked widespread debate on social media. “The case is being investigated under Section 500 of the Penal Code for criminal defamation. If convicted, the suspect could face up to two years in prison, a fine, or both.
“The case is also being probed under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for the improper use of network facilities, which carries a penalty of up to one year in prison, a fine, or both upon conviction,” he said in a statement on Saturday .Members of the public with any information are urged to contact the nearest police station or reach out to the Kluang District Police Headquarters at 07-7784222 or the hotline at 07-7766822.
Earlier, a two-minute video uploaded by Facebook user Fauziah Paws Care purportedly showed the killing of homeless dogs, which quickly went viral.Worst flood in eight years forces 70 families to evacuate in Kinabatangan
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