Kemelut atau kemulut, siapa pendana krisis di Negeri Sembilan?

Sultan Nazrin Shah expressed deep concern over the lack of discussion and debate in Malay and Islamic societies in Negeri Sembilan, stating that the situation was deteriorating and becoming unseemly. He warned against the spread of misinformation and the opening of false accusations, emphasizing the importance of listening before responding, understanding before judging, and investigating before spreading information.

Sultan Nazrin's worries were further compounded by the observation that the phenomenon was particularly prevalent on various social media platforms, where users often post their opinions without thoughtful consideration or regard for the truth. This form of misinformation, he termed it as "kemulut," which he defined as a false portrayal of a situation or circumstance for political gain, often involving payment, sponsorship, or the avoidance of criminal charges such as corruption.

He stressed that political astroturfing is not an organic movement or spontaneous expression of public opinion, but rather a planned and centrally controlled activity orchestrated by political actors with paid operatives to continuously fuel the movement. Political astroturfing is a deliberate act, not a spontaneous reaction, and it often involves individuals or groups who are paid to spread propaganda and amplify political narratives.