PERIKATAN Nasional chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's post expressing condolences over the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh has also been taken down by Meta.
This was highlighted by Opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, in a Facebook post, who also questioned Meta's decision in the matter.
"Is it an offence to issue a statement condemning an atrocity that took a life, to the extent that such a statement is removed from public reading?
"Is condemning brutal killings and denouncing genocide classified as violating community standards?" he asked.
It was reported yesterday that Haniyeh, a prominent figure and Hamas leader, was reportedly attacked at his residence in Tehran after he attended a swearing-in ceremony for Iran's new president.
Hamzah also posted screenshots of Muhyiddin's account receiving an automated message and a warning from the site.
Yesterday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's post of shock and anger over Haniyeh's assassination was also taken down by Meta, from Facebook and Instagram.
Anwar has since strongly criticised the social media platforms for taking down his posts, calling the action "a display of cowardice".
Hamzah called on the government to act in the wake of this widespread censorship.
"Most importantly, the public wants to see a clearer and firmer stance from the Malaysian government towards the actions of international companies like these. Who is our enemy?" he questioned. – 1st August 2024.
