Saifuddin Nasution hits out at recycled false claims of Home Ministry granting citizenship en masse to foreigners

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 19 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has vehemently refuted allegations that the Home Ministry (KDN) granted citizenship to a mass exodus of foreign nationals and that 1.2 million Chinese citizens remained in Malaysia. Despite his repeated denials backed by facts and official data, some individuals persist in spreading incorrect information through videos, posters, and narratives, aiming to sow confusion and racial tensions.

In a recent post on his official social media accounts, Saifuddin explained that the matter had been addressed previously, with documented evidence in earlier statements and media reports. He emphasized that disseminating such defamatory claims not only damages the reputation of individuals or institutions but also threatens public confidence in state institutions, incites racial hatred, disrupts public order, and jeopardizes national security.

Saifuddin urged everyone to cease spreading these claims and to refrain from exploiting sensitive issues for political gain or social media visibility. He also implored the public to verify information against official sources before accepting or sharing it, urging responsible use of social media and a commitment to the truth.