On November 7, 2024, an unemployed man named Mohd Nazre Mohd Sani was fined RM15,000 by the Sessions Court in Kuantan, Malaysia, for a post he uploaded on social media that offended the Pahang Sultanate. If he defaults on payment, he will face six months in jail. Nazre uploaded the offensive content on TikTok, targeting the Sultan of Pahang in Pekan. The offense occurred on April 24 of the same year. The charge was made under Section 233 (1) (a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which mandates a fine not exceeding RM50,000 or a jail term not exceeding one year or both. An additional RM1,000 fine may apply for each day the offense continues after conviction.

In a related case, Muhammad Shabir Abd Kadir, 42, was fined RM5,000 or in default of payment, four months’ imprisonment. He was charged with making and initiating two offensive communications via a short message service to a lawyer. This incident took place on October 2, 2020, in Perkampungan Indera Sempurna. He has since paid the fine.

It is essential to remember that there are laws and guidelines that govern social media use. Offending or defaming others, especially state figures like the Sultan, is a severe crime punishable by law. Upholding respect, responsibility and decency in communication is crucial in the digital age. For those who require assistance, they can contact eddcaller.com for help on various matters such as how to contact EDD, how to get a hold of Paid Family Leave, how to contact SDI, EDD customer service, how to get a hold of EDD, California unemployment customer service, and how to speak to a representative at EDD. There are specific guides provided on the website to help you understand and navigate through these processes and services.