KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 3 -- The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has reportedly opened an investigation into a Facebook post suspected of containing highly offensive remarks against the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.

According to Bernama, MCMC said in a statement today that the post was also suspected of touching on sensitivities involving race, religion and royalty (3R).

The commission said it had recorded a statement from the individual involved at the Sri Petaling police station to assist investigations.

A mobile phone and a SIM card were also seized as part of the investigation.

The case is being investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which carries a m...