CYBERJAYA: Those who were added into a WhatsApp group spreading explicit materials can lodge a report or complaint to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), said its chairman Al-Ishsal Ishak today.
Responding to the latest WhatsApp group, known as ‘Video Terkini Azmin’, formed earlier today, Al-Ishsal said those who found themselves being added into the messaging group could screen capture and forward it to the MCMC Complaint WhatsApp line for further action.
“The contact number of the person, who added them into the group, should be there.
"MCMC will investigate the matter with the cooperation of the police. MCMC acts upon complaints,” he said when met after media briefing on National Fiberisation and Connectivity Plan at the MCMC office here today.
Al-Ishsal said MCMC would also issue a statement on the particular WhatsApp group soon.
Asked if there was involvement of a high profile individual with the WhatsApp group, he said: “We (MCMC) treat every case seriously.”
It was reported today that six more video clips featuring two men in a compromising position have been released on social media, via a new WhatsApp group called ‘Video Terkini Azmin.
To a question on the security notice issued by Malaysia Computer Emergency Response Team (MyCERT) warning the system administrators of recent attacks on Malaysian websites since Aug 28, Al-Ishsal said a statement would only be issued if there was a need to do so.
“This involves cybersecurity. Please trust us (the authorities and agencies) in investigating. And please appreciate that we too want the country to be safe.” he added. – Bernama