Malaysia

Social media claims of KL mass rally to topple govt untrue: cops

Police remind that legal action can be taken against those spreading statements that could cause public concern

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 19 Mar 2023 12:44PM

Social media claims of KL mass rally to topple govt untrue: cops
Dang Wangi district police chief Noor Dellhan Yahaya (centre) says the security situation is under control and therefore the public is advised not to spread or share the said allegations on any social media platform. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, March 19, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – Police confirmed that two viral messages which have been circulating on social media about a mass rally to be staged in the capital to topple the existing government are untrue.

Dang Wangi district police chief Noor Dellhan Yahaya said the security situation is under control and therefore the public is advised not to spread or share the said allegations on any social media platform.

“Members of the public are also reminded to always be extra vigilant and not make any statements that could cause public concern. Legal action can be taken against those involved,” he said in a statement here.

Yesterday, two almost identical messages were circulating on social media which claimed that there would be a mass rally by Malays in the capital, aiming to topple the government. – Bernama, March 19, 2023

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