KUALA LUMPUR – The Community Communications Department (J-KOM) has lodged a police report against activist Albert Tei, alleging that a series of gatherings held outside the Ministry of Communications had disrupted the ministry’s operations since last month.
J-KOM director-general Mohd Hisyamuddin Ghazali said the report was made following multiple gatherings staged in front of Menara Komunikasi, which he claimed had interfered with the daily work of civil servants, Bernama reported.
“The police report was lodged as he has already gathered four times in front of Menara Komunikasi. Holding gatherings there sends a negative signal, particularly as it disrupts thousands of civil servants who work there and use the entrance,” he told reporters after lodging the report at the Putrajaya District Police Headquarters on Thursday.
He said the report cited several legal provisions, including Section 186 of the Penal Code for obstructing public servants in the discharge of their duties, Section 504 for intentional insult with intent to provoke a breach of peace, and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955 relating to alleged insults against public servants.
Separately, J-KOM said it would also file a complaint with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) over the alleged misuse of communication networks for harassment and provocation.
The complaint, he added, would fall under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which deals with improper use of network facilities or services.
Mohd Hisyamuddin said the actions taken were intended to allow authorities to carry out a fair and thorough investigation.
“We are asking the police to conduct an investigation. If there is an offence, take action, and if not, let the investigation determine the outcome,” he said.
Previously, Albert Tei and a group of content creators staged a sit-in at the lobby of the Ministry of Communications, following claims that his TikTok account had been restricted.
The group alleged that the restriction was unfair and demanded an explanation for the action taken against the account.
On claims regarding the account restriction, Mohd Hisyamuddin said all platforms operate under their own guidelines and users must comply with them.
“If the account does not pass the platform’s requirements, do not immediately blame the ministry or the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). The matter must be investigated first,” he said. – June 11, 2026