Federal police secretary Noorsiah Saaduddin said in a statement that the suspect, who goes by the username “Raja Hairun” on Facebook, was detained today in Temerloh, Pahang.

“The remand application against the suspect will be made tomorrow.

“Investigations are being carried out under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998,” she said.

Meanwhile, Noorsiah advised the public to always respect the sovereignty of the constitutional monarchy as stated in the Federal Constitution.

“Any individual or party who is found to have deliberately issued any statement insulting and belittling the royal institution will be dealt with strictly,” she warned.

On Feb 20, “Raja Hairun” had posted a Facebook message directed at the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in the Pahang dialect, filled with offensive remarks.