Fahmi condemns cyberbullying of UM student Ummi Umairah

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has denounced the cyberbullying and threats faced by Universiti Malaya student Ummi Umairah Bakhit, following her questioning of public donations to aid former Prime Minister Najib Razak in paying a RM50 million court fine. Fahmi emphasized that differing opinions should not result in threats or verbal abuse, asserting that Ummi's right to express her views is protected, provided she has not broken any laws or committed a criminal offense.

The minister encouraged netizens to report instances of cyberbullying to the authorities, as they work to identify and prosecute offenders. Fahmi also backed the Sultan of Malaysia's advice on maintaining proper etiquette in online communication, warning that consequences may follow even when posts are made through fake accounts.