Fadhlina takes legal action over video of 2023 Parliament speech
EDUCATION Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek has instructed her lawyers to issue a letter of demand to an individual over the circulation of a video she says misrepresented her remarks in Parliament. In a Facebook post, Fadhlina said the video, uploa...
Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek has taken legal action against an individual for circulating a video that allegedly misrepresented her remarks from a 2023 speech on the Palestine Solidarity Week programme. In a Facebook post, Fadhlina stated that the video, uploaded on October 6, used audio from her speech but presented it in a manner that appeared to link her comments to school safety incidents and pupil deaths.
While she welcomed criticism of the Education Ministry's policies and decisions, Fadhlina emphasized the importance of distinguishing between legitimate criticism and the manipulation of facts out of context to mislead the public. She argued that freedom of expression should be exercised responsibly, with a commitment to truth and accuracy, while also protecting individuals' reputations under the rule of law.
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