A viral video shows the suspect making the statement involving Hindus, Muslims and Diwali celebrations that could threaten public order
Police in southern Malaysia have arrested a 29-year-old Bangladeshi national for allegedly making a remark that touched upon religious sensitivities, reports The Star.
Confirming the development, Johor police chief Comm Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay on Saturday said they received a report in Muar on Friday about a viral video where the suspect made a statement that involved Hindus, Muslims and Diwali celebrations that could threaten public order.
“Police arrested the suspect on the same day the report was lodged and we found the foreigner on Jalan Kempas Batu 7 1/2 near Jalan Bakri in Muar,” he added.
The suspect was remanded for 14 days and checks found that he had overstayed in this country as his permit had expired.
The case filed against him was being investigated under Section 505 of the Penal Code of Malaysia, Section 233 of the Communication and Multimedia Act 1998 and Section 15(1)(C) of the Immigration Act 1959/63.
