S'gor Harapan files police report over alleged defamatory post on PM

Selangor Pakatan Harapan has lodged a police report against an opposition assemblyperson from the state accused of posting defamatory content about Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Selangor Harapan vice-chairperson Azli Yusof condemned the accusations, which falsely claimed the prime minister supported actions that betrayed or dishonour Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar.

In response, Selangor Harapan is calling on the authorities, specifically the police and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), to carry out a comprehensive forensic investigation into the individual’s social media account in order to uncover the true culprits behind the defamation.

“What’s particularly troubling is that this post appeared just one day after Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah issued a statement expressing concerns about the rise of character assassination,” Azli said.

“We in Harapan are committed to educating the public to embrace a culture of Rahmah, one focused on collaboration to build the nation, rather than fostering a climate of defamation and divisiveness that can tear it apart,” he added.

Azli, who is also Shah Alam MP, was speaking to newsmen outside the Shah Alam district police headquarters, where he was joined by Selangor Harapan information chief Abbas Salimi Che Adzmi @ Azmi.

He urged all political leaders to ensure the accuracy of any public statements or information released.

“We will also be filing police reports across districts and states, not only from Harapan but also from Amanah,” Azli said.

Earlier, Selangor Amanah Mobilisation Bureau secretary Abdul Muhaimin Abu Bakar filed the report. He claimed to have seen screenshots circulating in various WhatsApp groups and social media platforms, featuring a fake and defamatory image involving the prime minister.

Shah Alam police chief Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim confirmed receiving the report.

- Bernama

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