SHAH ALAM, May 3 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) have been urged to take immediate action against individuals alleged to have insulted the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj on social media.
State executive councillor for human resources and poverty eradication Papparaidu Veraman said such actions were excessive and should not be allowed to recur. Instead, firm measures are needed to prevent others from following suit.
“The state government views this matter seriously, and we urge the PDRM and MCMC to take firm action. Those responsible show no sense of loyalty to the country, and the principles of the Rukun Negara are clearly stated.
“This issue of insults must not continue, and there must be swift action from the relevant authorities to prevent it from spreading. Firm action, including heavy penalties, must be imposed on the perpetrators,” he said.
Papparaidu was speaking to the media during the Academic Excellence Recognition Ceremony for Orang Asli students for the 2025 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia examinations at the State Secretariat Building's Foyer today.
Meanwhile, he also urged the Federal government to review the use of the Internet and digital apps that could potentially be misused in ways that affect social harmony.
“It is time for the government to reassess the use of apps that may impact harmony. That is why we see some countries not allowing certain apps to be used,” Papparaidu said.
Previously, a social media post went viral showing an edited image of a pig dressed in royal attire and linking it to the Sultan. More recently, an artificial intelligence-generated image also circulated, depicting His Royal Highness without a shirt while holding a water gun.
Today, the Selangor Islamic Religious Council described both incidents as uncivil, irresponsible, and allegedly deliberate acts intended to hurt the feelings of Muslims in Selangor.
Its chairman Dato' Salehuddin Saidin said the visual content not only disrespected the Ruler's position as the Head of Islam in the state, but also associated the institution with imagery and elements contrary to Islamic law and beyond accepted social norms.
Yesterday, the state executive councillor for Islamic affairs and innovation Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah also described the continued acts of insulting the Selangor Sultanate as uncivil.
He added that any attempt to belittle or insult the institution must not be taken lightly, as it contradicts the spirit of the Federal Constitution and the Rukun Negara's principles.
