Dr Zaliha denies attending Myanmar refugee settlement ceremony, says viral claim is false

Former minister Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa has denied allegations that she officiated or was involved in groundbreaking ceremonies for Myanmar refugee settlements. The claims, circulating on social media, are false and malicious, Dr Zaliha stated in a Facebook post. She clarified that the circulating photograph was taken at the Asean Sustainable Urbanisation Forum (ASUF), Asean Governors and Mayors Forum (AGMF), and Meeting of Governors and Mayors of Asean Capitals (MGMAC) 2025 in Kuala Lumpur on August 12, 2025.

Dr Zaliha was invited to deliver a special address and attend the Joint Launch Ceremony, which was officiated by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. She emphasized that attending the event does not imply any personal relationship or support for the individuals present. Dr Zaliha also dismissed allegations that she supported the resettlement of Myanmar refugees, stating that her actions as the leader of the Federal Territories Department involved establishing the KL Strike Force to address illegal settlements and unlicensed businesses.

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