Police will call an academic expert on the Federal Constitution on June 3 to assist in investigations into a Facebook post by former Damansara MP Tony Pua regarding constitutional monarchy and Rukun Negara issues [1, 2].
The investigation was launched after police received 120 reports nationwide linked to the post [1, 2]. Authorities have recorded statements from 95 witnesses to help with the probe [1, 2]. The case is being investigated under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code, which deals with causing public alarm, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 [1, 2].
Tony Pua’s statement was recorded last Thursday, May 21, at Shah Alam District Police Headquarters in connection with the matter [1, 2]. He had posted that Malaysia practises a constitutional monarchy system where the monarch's powers are generally limited to certain aspects [1, 2].
The scheduled statement from a constitutional law academic on June 3 aims to clarify constitutional aspects relevant to the investigation [1, 2]. Police have not announced any further actions beyond the planned expert consultation.
