Blog Victitms Advised To lodge Reports

Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Board ( MCMB )

Those who may have fallen victims to unethical Internet Blogger have advised to lodge a police report before seeking help from Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Board (MCMB) for further action.

The advised came from MCMB Sabah and Labuan Director, Bukhari Yahya who assured that action will be taken once a complaint is received including bringing those responsible to book based on information provided by the victims. Speaking to the reporter after launching the MCMB at Sandakan yesterday, he said that the board also welcome on-line complaints via its website www.aduanskmm.gov.my. Anyone who is find guilty of such wrongdoing can be charged under the MCMB Act 1998 which provides for a fine of up to RM50,000 or one year's jail, or both, on conviction. He also said that , court action had been taken against those who violated the act over the past year, adding the latest such cases involved a woman who lodge police report after she was told by her friends that her particular had been posted on the internet since October this year.

Story: Tamparuli Admin / MCMB

Sources: Daily Express/ SC Tam

Picture: Google Image.

Website: www.aduanskmm.gov.my