Johor businessman says identity misused in fake Facebook account insulting King, Malays

SEGAMAT, Oct 20 — A businessman has alleged that a fraudulent Facebook account, employing his identity and likeness, was utilized to disseminate disparaging remarks about the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Malay community. Segamat police chief Superintendent Mohd Jumazanzahir Chek Ismail disclosed that the complainant, a resident, lodged a report with the police the previous day.

According to a statement issued today, the police have acknowledged receiving a complaint concerning the unauthorized utilization of his personal data to establish a counterfeit Facebook profile. "This account employed his name and photograph to disseminate posts pertaining to 3R (religion, race, and the royal institution) matters," Mohd Jumazanzahir clarified.

The complainant has denied the account's ownership, asserting that he never authored the contentious material. He contends that his personal information was unlawfully exploited, resulting in a false perception that he was culpable for publishing such content. Two police reports have been submitted in this district, with an additional one lodged in Shah Alam, all pertaining to the same issue.

In response, Mohd Jumazanzahir cautioned the public against the misuse of others' identities or personal information for the creation of fake accounts, the spread of seditious content, or the incitement of discord within the community. "Furthermore, the public is urged to abstain from speculating or disseminating unverified content, particularly regarding sensitive matters concerning race, religion, and the royal institution," he emphasized.

Notably, a previous post on social media, purportedly authored by Cher Cher, had insulted the Yang di-Pertuan Agong through the use of manipulated imagery, accompanied by a caption disparaging the Malay community.