KUALA LUMPUR — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has recorded statements from the Editor-in-Chief and Online Editor of China Press in relation to a news item published on the outlet’s official digital platforms, which is believed to have breached Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
In a statement, MCMC said the investigation was launched following a report alleging that the content contained false or misleading information linked to the Titah Diraja delivered by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, Yang di-Pertuan Agong, during the Opening of the Parliamentary Sitting.
The commission said the issue centred on how the report addressed matters concerning the status of Bahasa Melayu as the national language, which it said had the potential to cause public confusion.
“Initial scrutiny found that the content carried a meaning that differed from the actual royal address of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim,” MCMC said, adding that the misinterpretation could “create inaccurate perceptions of the Royal Institution and issues of national importance”.
As part of the probe, several devices and materials linked to the publication were seized to facilitate further investigation.
MCMC stressed that it takes seriously any publication involving the royal address of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, particularly on sensitive matters such as the position of the Malay language as the national language.
The commission also reminded all media organisations to exercise strict fact-checking and to uphold the principles of responsible journalism when reporting on matters of public and national interest.
The case is being investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which relates to the improper use of network facilities or services. – January 22, 2026