Man arrested over Facebook post allegedly insulting Indian community

2026-02-12 - 07:26

Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus said the suspect made the social media post out of dissatisfaction and to attract attention from his social media followers. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Police have arrested a man believed to have published a Facebook post insulting the Indian community. Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus said the suspect, identified as Cikgu Chandra, was detained at about 3pm on Feb 11, and had his mobile phone seized for investigation. “Upon investigation, the suspect admitted to posting the content out of dissatisfaction and to attract attention from his social media followers,” he said in a statement today. “The suspect has been taken to the Dang Wangi police headquarters for further investigation.” Fadil said the arrest was made after receiving a report on Feb 10 from a person who said