Kuala Lumpur:Police have arrested 29 men, including a foreign national, on suspicion of promoting and disseminating propaganda related to illegal organizations via social media platforms.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M. Kumar stated that the suspects, aged between 18 and 49, were apprehended during Ops Mega TikTok 2026, conducted from October 10 to 12. This operation was a joint effort with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to monitor activities of associations deemed illegal by the government.

The arrests involved 11 police contingents across several locations, including Selangor, Johor, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Kedah, Melaka, Sabah, and Sarawak. The suspects include 28 Malaysians and one foreigner.

All individuals have been remanded under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code to evaluate their roles within the groups and any potential involvement in further criminal activities. The investigation is proceeding under Sections 47 and 43 of the Societies Act 1966 for offenses related to the possession of propaganda materials and membership in unlawful organizations. Additionally, the case involves Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 concerning the foreign suspect and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for improper use of network facilities or services.

Kumar warned that the police would take firm action against those who share video recordings that could alarm the public. He encouraged the public to report any suspected organized criminal activities to the police through official channels or at the nearest police station.