Facebook user in hot water for defaming PM

The Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the Royal Malaysia Police have been asked to investigate a Facebook user over a post said to have defamed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the owner of the ‘Sam My’ Facebook account was found to have malicious intent and deliberately created a negative perception against the prime minister by sharing an old photo.

“This Facebook owner has used an old photo (which also features my friend Abd Rahman Yusof, who died on June 8, 2021). I have requested MCMC and the police to investigate the matter immediately,” he said on Facebook today.

Anwar and several other individuals were seen being served two large trays of food and the photo posted yesterday was captioned: “Salam. While the people are to be content with the Menu Rahmah and told to be thrifty and practise prudent spending, ministers in the 'McDani Alagapas Abang Non' government are enjoying camel meat in a foreign land."

In a separate Facebook post today, the user 'Sam My' issued an apology for creating a negative perception and causing hurt feelings.

He also denied targeting Anwar or any other individual with the post.

"I have deleted the posting to avoid any confusion or outcry. Once again, my apologies to all," he said.

- Bernama

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