KUALA LUMPUR: Police have established a special team to investigate cases involving insults against religion, race and the royal institution (3R).
Police secretary Datuk Noorsiah Saaduddin said the team, established on March 22, was led by the Criminal Investigations Department director and managed by the Classified Criminal Investigatiosn Unit.
"The objective of this special team is to ensure that investigations are carried out immediately and (investigations papers) submitted to the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) within seven days," she said in a statement today.
Noorsiah said to date, seven investigation papers have been opened from March 27 to April 6 involving insult to the royal institution (four cases), religion (two) and racial elements (one).
Three of the IPs have been referred to the AGC while investigation on the other four are still ongoing, she added.
"So far, two individuals have been arrested in connection with these cases while another person is still being tracked," she said.
Noorsiah also advised the public not to upload sensitive photos and videos which could lead to defamation and ignite public anger.
"Users are advised to use social media wisely, especially those that touched on the 3R issues, to preserve the harmony and unity of the multi-racial and religious community," she said. -- Bernama