Palace issues warning against spreading fake news

Published: Oct 5, 2020 7:07 AM | Updated: Oct 5, 2020 8:11 AM

Istana Negara has issued a warning against the spread of fake news involving the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the palace for political and personal interests.

In a statement today, Comptroller of the Royal Household Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin (above) said there were individuals making false statements to the press and spreading fake WhatsApp messages.

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