Police deny viral claim officer stabbed during Tasik Bera operation

BERA: Police have refuted viral social media claims that an officer was stabbed by an Orang Asli during a security monitoring operation at the Ramsar Permanent Forest Reserve in Tasik Bera.

District police chief Superintendent Zulkiflee Nazir said the false information, which began circulating yesterday, was irresponsible and could cause public alarm.

He said the viral post falsely claimed that a police officer was stabbed while conducting patrol and security monitoring duties in the area.

"Police deny the claim, which is irresponsible.

"The spread of such content could not only cause public concern, but also trigger wider security incidents that could spiral out of control," he said in a statement today.

Zulkiflee said police had received reports over the viral post, including those lodged in other districts.

He said the case was being investigated under Section 500 of the Penal Code for defamation and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for improper use of network facilities.

Those convicted face up to two years' imprisonment, a fine, or both.

He advised the public, particularly social media users, to act responsibly and avoid sharing content that could cause misunderstanding, hatred or negative perceptions of any individual or community.