MCMC records Zed Zaidi's statement for allegedly sharing fake news on coronavirus
THE STAR
Friday, 31 Jan 202010:33 PM MYT
CYBERJAYA (Bernama): Malaysian Artistes Association (Seniman) president Rozaidi Jamil was at the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for two hours to give his statement for allegedly sharing fake news about the 2019 novel coronavirus infection.
More well-known as Zed Zaidi, 40, he arrived at MCMC here together with his lawyer, Zamri Idrus at 3.30pm Friday (Jan 31) and completed giving his statement at 5.45pm.
When met, Zed Zaidi said he had given full co-operation to the authorities to investigate the case.
"People out there must be careful when posting on social media," he said briefly.
Meanwhile, Zamri said his client was being investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for sharing a picture of a fake news on Twitter purportedly that all countries had barred the entry of tourists from China except Malaysia.
Zed Zaidi (right) speaking to reporters. Looking on is his lawyer.He said Zed Zaidi’s SIM card had also been taken and recorded by MCMC.
"We were informed just now by MCMC, they will call him (again) if they see a need to obtain further details from Jed..that’s all," he said.
Asked if Zed Zaidi had the intention to spread invalid news or create panic in society, Zamri said what were written on Twitter were his personal issues.
"Not at all, this was indeed confirmed by Zed himself. No ulterior motive,"’ he said.
Other than Zed Zaidi, MCMC, with the co-operation of the police, also recorded the statement of "Oh My Media" website owner Mohd Khairul Anuar Rosli, 30, and another member of the public for allegedly sharing fake news purportedly on the arrival of hundreds of tourists from China to Langkawi, Kedah to escape the coronavirus outbreak in their country. - Bernama
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