My father and I are being monitored, claims TMJ (Updated)

PETALING JAYA: Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has claimed that he and his father, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, are being monitored through their social media accounts by certain parties using intelligence technology.
He said this was revealed to him by "government officials", claiming cyber troopers were being planted on their Facebook pages to monitor their statements "in case there is something that does not go down well with certain higher-ups".
The outspoken Tunku Ismail said a few officials had told him that this monitoring device was used by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, Special Branch and the Prime Minister's Officer, among others, and that while it was necessary for national security, it should not be used for personal gain.
"I know the former government used this, but this is supposed to be Malaysia Baru – it is no place for such practices any longer.
"It is not nice when officials come to me saying that my father, the Sultan of Johor, and I are being monitored. Yes, I am vocal and that is simply because I care for Johor and its people," he said in a post on Facebook last night.
Tunku Ismail said he would not stand should there be parties trying to take advantage of the people of Johor or break the unique unity that they have.
"Let me be clear, I have nothing against the government. Johor has always had the policy of supporting the ruling government.
"That said, we will give our support when the right things are done. Yet we will not be silent when wrongs are being committed," he said.
"Last but not least, the only thing people want to see is the government prioritising progress, not having squabbles within the country. I pray that the government can fulfil its promises to the people," he added.
Tunku Ismail said his revelation came after he was approached by an individual to purchase a similar device being used by the government which is used to spy on people and gather intel.
He added that this technology was also used pre-election, to help in terms of cyber warfare, but stopped short of mentioning by which party.