Bukit Aman criminal investigation department director M Kumar said the first case involved X user @chongkahtze, who remarked that Malaysia would be taken over by extremists and there would be a revolution in the country.

The second case involved user @ifactoreal who posted in July: “Maybe Israel should attack Anwar’s residence too.” This was in response to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim criticising the Israeli airstrikes on Damascus, Syria.

Kumar said both men were arrested yesterday. The suspect in the first case is under remand until tomorrow while the other suspect has been remanded until Aug 28.

Kumar said the first case was being probed for sedition, making statements likely to cause public fear or alarm, and the improper use of network facilities.

The second case is being investigated for criminal intimidation, making statements likely to cause public fear or alarm, and the improper use of network facilities.

“Stern action will be taken without compromise against anyone who intentionally makes or spreads statements that have seditious tendencies, involve criminal threats, or may cause public alarm and affect Malaysia’s harmony,” Kumar said in a statement.