With the general election around the corner, people are starting to increasingly show their frustrations against certain political parties.
But everyone must make sure that such displays of discontent must be done lawfully.
The Johor police are currently attempting to track down individuals who have hung banners around the Kota Tinggi district, displaying words of dissatisfaction towards the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) as well as the 15th General Election (GE15).
According to a report by BERNAMA, Kota Tinggi District Police Chief Supt Hussin Zamora shared that his officers found such banners hanging in 6 public places.
On top of that, he explained that the act is an offense because those who intend to hang banners in the area must make an application to obtain permission from the Kota Tinggi District Council (MDKT) first.
This case is now being investigated under Section 500 of the Penal Code and Section 509 of the Penal Code, which can carry a maximum prison sentence of 2 years or a fine, or both if convicted.
“The action of taking down the banners have been taken by the MDKT, however the individuals who hung the banners have not been found yet,” he said.
We hope that this serves as a reminder that if you’re dissatisfied with something, make sure the way you express it won’t land you in trouble.
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