PDRM Investigating Video Of Malaysians Putting Up Sabah & Sarawak Flags In Melbourne
The group was reportedly protesting the "colonisation" of Malaysia.
By May Vin Ang — 24 Sep 2024, 10:42 AM
The police are investigating a video showing a group of Malaysians advocating for the independence of Sabah and Sarawak from the "colonisation" of Malaysia
The eight-minute-long video shows the group lowering the Jalur Gemilang to raise the state flags of Sabah and Sarawak in front of the Victoria Parliament building in Melbourne, Australia.
According to the New Straits Times, the incident was said to have taken place on Malaysia Day, 16 September.
In the video, a speaker could be heard leading the group, claiming the states as "republics" and singing the state anthems.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the police have received 35 reports regarding the video
He said the police have already found the identity of the person who uploaded it on social media.
Razarudin said the man from Sabah has two previous criminal records related to Section 500 of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. The man was charged for another unrelated offence in Kota Kinabalu on 15 August this year, but was granted bail, pending remention of the case in November.
"We are investigating the connection between the suspect and the individual who was recorded doing the act (lowering the flag)," said Razarudin.
China Press reported that the police are currently investigating the case under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948, 505(b) of the Penal Code for intent to cause public fear, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
