Home minister denies granting citizenship en masse to foreigners
Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says he has denied the allegations numerous times but some parties deliberately repeat them.
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has firmly rejected allegations that his ministry granted citizenship en masse to foreigners and that 1.2 million Chinese nationals remained in Malaysia. The minister, speaking via social media, emphasized that he has consistently denied these claims and backed his denials with facts and official data.
Saifuddin expressed concern over the dissemination of defamatory claims, stating that such falsehoods tarnish the reputation of individuals and institutions, stir racial hatred, disrupt public order, and threaten national security. He urged all parties to cease spreading these false narratives and to refrain from exploiting sensitive issues for political gain or social media attention.
The minister also called on the public to verify information with official sources before accepting or sharing it, urging responsible use of social media to uphold the truth.
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