Video on assault against 'Indonesian fans' did not happen at Bukit Jalil stadium, say cops
Saturday, 23 Nov 20199:47 AM MYT
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KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Preliminary investigation by the police on a viral video showing Malaysians allegedly beating Indonesian football fans was not captured at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium here, the venue of the recent match between Malaysia and Indonesia.
Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Huzir Mohamed (pic) said a report had been lodged for the police to investigate the authenticity of the video.
He added that investigations were being conducted under Section 500 of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
"The video was viralled, believed with intent to tarnish Malaysia's reputation and undermine the good relations between Malaysia and Indonesia. It is also with an agenda to endanger the safety of Malaysians in Indonesia," he said in a statement.
A 48-second video clip went viral on social media showing a few people, believed to be Indonesians, being beaten by Malaysian supporters, purportedly after the 2022 World Cup / 2023 Asian Cup qualifying match at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium last Tuesday.
Malaysia beat Indonesia 2-0 in the match.
Yesterday, the Youth and Sports Ministry lodged a police report to investigate the authenticity of the video.
Huzir said the police, with the collaboration of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, was investigating the video.
"To ensure a comprehensive investigation of the case, the police urged the victims as featured in the video, and witnesses, to lodge a police report," he added.
He also advised the public against spreading the video as it could provoke both Malaysians and Indonesians.
"The peace and good relations between the two countries should not be distorted with the spread of a video whose authenticity cannot be ascertained," he added. - Bernama
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Police report lodged over viral video of Indonesian football fans allegedly beaten by Malaysians
Friday, 22 Nov 201911:17 PM MYT
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A screengrab of the viral video.
BANGI (Bernama): The Youth and Sports Ministry made a police report to investigate the authenticity of a viral video showing Indonesian football fans being beaten by Malaysian supporters after the match between Malaysia and Indonesia on Tuesday (Nov 19).
Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman said his ministry had lodged the report to ensure that those who had caused harm would be brought to justice.
Speaking to reporters after attending the Malaysia Future Leaders School (MFLS) Alumni Convention here Friday (Nov 22), Syed Saddiq said the government was committed towards upholding justice even if the perpetrators were Malaysians.
He said the situation had taken a serious turn with Indonesians making threats on social media to kill Malaysian players and fans who attend the under-18 football match in Indonesia on Friday night between the home team and Malaysia.
Malaysia beat Indonesia 2-0 in the 2022 World Cup/2023 Asian Cup qualifiers at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Tuesday.
Asked about online polls which showed that he was the third most unpopular member of Cabinet, Syed Saddiq said: "I will let the people decide."
On the possible Cabinet reshuffle, he said it was the prerogative of Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and he would respect the decision, "no matter what will happen."
On the proposal by Umno members to form a unity government, Syed Saddiq said it would be ridiculous for Pakatan Harapan to form a unity government with Umno and PAS, as Pakatan "was the coalition that won the 14th General Election".
He said the government would focus on solving the issues faced by the "rakyat", such as those concerning jobs, housing and the cost of living. - Bernama
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