Summary
- MCMC will monitor social media ahead of the Melaka polls.
- Users were warned against sensitive 3R content.
- The state election date has not been fixed.
MELAKA, September 19 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will monitor social media ahead of the Melaka state election, Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said.
Teo urged users to avoid sensitive content involving race, religion and royalty, commonly known as 3R issues. She said political parties and supporters have the right to campaign.
But should do so democratically without content that could affect social harmony. MCMC will also work with other enforcement agencies when necessary.
No election date has been announced, while the current 28-seat Melaka State Legislative Assembly’s mandate expires on Dec 31.
