CYBERJAYA, Sept 4 – The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in collaboration with the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has arrested the owner of a website that sells pornographic animation in a hotel in Subang Jaya, Selangor, in the early hours of Thursday.
Head of Monitoring and Enforcement MCMC, Zul Mohd Yasin told, the investigation found that the suspect is suspected of painting itself is pornographic animation and sold to buyers especially students at the cheap price of RM2.00. He said the paintings were obscene Muslim animation is contrary to the teachings of Islam and the values of society.
According to Zulkarnain, during the operation, some communications equipment belonging to the suspect was seized and recordings of conversations the suspects were taken for questioning. Among the confiscated communications equipment, including mobile phones and SIM cards, ‘pendrive’, ‘external hard drives, laptops, desktops and modem.
Raids were conducted on the suspects was based on the complaints received concerning the use of Internet applications for the grant of pornographic content on the website for commercial purposes. Zulkarnain said MCMC is tough on abuse services and applications will take appropriate action based on the rule of law such as Section 233 (2) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 which carries a fine not exceeding RM50,000 or imprisonment not exceeding one year or both two.
“Action can also be taken under Section 292 of the Penal Code for which the punishment provided is imprisonment not exceeding three years or a fine or both. The public is advised to practice self-regulation when using the internet application services. Use the Internet wisely and not to engage in negative activities,” tells Zulkarnain.
