Dato Idris Buang
KUCHING (Feb 29): The authorities have been urged to take action against Zool Amali Hussin or better known as ‘Bozz Jebat’ for allegedly insulting Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) information chief Dato Idris Buang pointed out that the alleged act of insulting Abang Johari is clearly criminal in nature and a breach of Section 504 of the Penal Code.
“I humbly urge the police to conduct a quick but thorough investigation with a view of bringing this arrogant ‘Bozz Jebat’ to the court of law,” he said in a press statement today.
Idris, who is also Muara Tuang assemblyman, was referring to a video that has gone viral on social media showing Zool Amali, who is a former Umno member from Negeri Sembilan allegedly hurling insults against Abang Johari and Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.
Around 50 members of the Persatuan Kebajikan Sahabat Pembina Insan Sarawak (Sahabat) Kuching District and Persatuan Warisan Anak Sarawak (Waris) lodged a police report against Zool Amali at the Gita police station here over the matter last night.
“In view that several reports had been lodged by fellow Sarawakians, I humbly urged that the so-called ‘Bozz Jebat’ who made the insulting and outrageous video on Facebook few days ago be called and investigated,” he said.
Idris said by making very insulting and degrading remarks, particularly against Abang Johari as could be clearly seen in the video, Zool Amali has caused exasperation and provocation that could easily arouse breaches of peace among Sarawakians.
“Zool Amali has therefore abused the social media platform and also transgressed Section 233 of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission Act, which attracts jail sentences and a hefty fine,” said Idris who is also a lawyer.