MCMC denies ordering removal of videos from T'ganu MB's TikTok

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has denied it had any part in the removal of nearly 20 videos from Terengganu Menteri Besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar’s TikTok account.

“The MCMC categorically states that it has never submitted any request to TikTok to remove content as claimed.

“The affected user is encouraged to reach out directly to TikTok Malaysia at feedback@tiktok.com for any clarifications regarding this matter,” the commission said in a statement today.

The agency added that it takes the “unfounded allegations” by Selangor PAS information chief Zurk Ahmad seriously as they are misleading and damaging to MCMC’s image.

In a statement yesterday, Zurk questioned the rationale behind the removal of videos from Samsuri’s (above) account, as they did not touch on 3R (race, religion, royalty) sensitivities.

“This is a violation of the right to freedom of speech. If you oppose, you are muted, that is the consequence of speaking out against the Madani administration. As a result, the country fell 34 steps in the World Media Freedom Index.

“The state of the government today is like a crack waiting to be split apart and almost all the actions of the government failed and are criticised by the people and foreign countries,” Zurk said.

Although Zurk did not explicitly name MCMC as being responsible for the removal of said videos, he alluded that the government and its agencies appeared to be closely monitoring the social media, including that of opposition leaders.

He also cited the number of videos taken down by Facebook, and TikTok, upon MCMC's request.

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