Eight NGOs make police report over flag-burning photo on Facebook
Bernama
August 12, 2014 16:48 MYT
August 12, 2014 16:48 MYT
The NGOs urged the Home Ministry and MCMC to investigate the matter as soon as possible - File Photo
Eight NGOs today lodged a police report seeking an investigation into two individuals who posted a picture of themselves burning the 'Jalur Gemilang' national flag on Facebook.
The NGOs included Ikatan Rakyat Insan Muslim Malaysia (IRIM), Pertubuhan Martabat Jalinan Muhibbah Malaysia (MJMM) and Pertubuhan Ikatan Usahawan Kecil dan Sederhana Malaysia (IKHLAS).
MJMM president Abdul Rani Kulup Abdullah represented the NGOs in making the report along with 15 members at the Dang Wangi District Police headquarters here at 11.30 am.
The NGOs urged the Home Ministry and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to investigate the matter as soon as possible.
Dang Wangi District Police chief SAC Zainuddin Ahmad, when contacted, confirmed having received the report.