In a statement, Sarawak police chief Mancha Ata confirmed receiving a police report regarding the claim that had gone viral on social media.

He added that the case was being investigated under Section 336 of the Penal Code for endangerment of life or personal safety.

“With regard to this, the police advise the public not to share any related posts and refrain from speculating on the matter,” he said.

Mancha said spreading false information could lead to action under Section 500 of the Penal Code for defamation and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for the improper use of network facilities and services.

According to the viral post containing a photo of the police report that was lodged yesterday morning, Taib was reportedly being treated at the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Normah Medical Specialist Centre in Kuching.

The report alleged that late Saturday night, a close family member removed all medications attached to Taib without informing hospital staff.

Taib was said to have been placed in a wheelchair by the close family member’s assistant and bodyguards before being moved to a vehicle at the hospital’s main entrance.

Taib, 87, had served three terms as Sarawak governor from March 1, 2014, until Jan 26 this year, when Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar succeeded him.

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