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 has firmly denied false claims that his office granted citizenship en masse to foreigners, and that 1.2 million Chinese nationals remained in Malaysia. Despite repeating his denials multiple times, some individuals continue to spread these claims by recycling videos, posters, and narratives related to the issue.

The Home Minister stated in a recent social media post that he has consistently rejected these allegations, backed by facts and official data. However, he expressed concern over the deliberate recycling of corrected information, which aims to confuse the public, incite racial tensions, and undermine public confidence in governmental institutions.

Saifuddin warned that disseminating such defamatory claims can threaten national security and disrupt public order. He called for an end to the circulation of such baseless claims and urged the public to verify information against official sources before sharing. Saifuddin also stressed the importance of responsible social media usage, emphasizing that "facts are facts, and data is data.

Do not let false claims override the truth." Multiple posters alleging the Home Ministry's citizenship grants have been widely shared on social media platforms.