KUALA LUMPUR: Pahang MCA Youth chief Wong Siew Mun, summoned by police over her comments on the government's collection of mobile phone data, is being investigated for allegedly causing public alarm with the circulation of a statement and misusing network facilities.
Her lawyer, Kamarudin Ahmad, said police had revealed that the probe is being carried out under Section 505 of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998, respectively.
On Wednesday (June 18), Wong appeared at Bukit Aman federal police headquarters to have her statement recorded by investigators.
She arrived at about 10.45am with a team of lawyers led by Kamarudin and about 20 MCA Youth members.
She met investigators minutes later with Kamarudin present, and spent about two hours giving her statement.
Wong was called up after she made a TikTok post on June 6, questioning the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission's (MCMC) move to collect mobile phone data from network operators.
"The video I posted is based on facts reported by mainstream media and official statements made by a minister and a government agency that mobile phone data is indeed being collected by the government from telecommunications companies.
"I feel the government should not abuse the law to mute the voice of the people.
"I was merely voicing the concerns of the people. I have no intention to instigate or disrupt public order," she told reporters outside Bukit Aman before meeting police.
Wong stressed that she would not be cowed into silence and would continue speaking out on issues of public concern.
She said the public must be allowed to have freedom of speech.
"When the public voices its grievances, I urge the government to look into its weaknesses and enhance its policies, not find ways to silence us," she said.
Kamarudin said Wong had merely exercised her right to speak, and he did not see any offence she may have committed.
As such, he urged the MCMC to retract its police report and cease investigations.
At 1.15pm, Wong and Kamarudin left Bukit Aman after the interview with police.
Wong said she learnt that she is being investigated for two videos she posted on the matter.
"I gave my full cooperation. However, I would like to stress that this is not about politics or any party, but a matter of public interest, as it involves a breach of our privacy.
"I urge Malaysians to pray for us as we fight to defend our rights as enshrined in the Federal Constitution.
"The government should be finding ways to overcome the concerns of the public and not stifle or suppress the voices of the people," she told reporters before leaving.
Wong and Kamarudin also commended police investigators for their professionalism during the session.
Also present were MCA central committee publicity bureau head Chan Quin Er, her deputy Ivone Low, and Selangor MCA Youth chief Tan Jie Sen.
