THE Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission is investigating an allegation, by way of photographs on social media, that Pakatan Harapan coalition members have indulged in vote-buying in Cameron Highlands.

Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister Eddin Syazlee Shith said MCMC needed time to identify the holders of the social media accounts that posted the viral photographs.

“Right now, I cannot verify the allegations. Give us some time to secure accurate information and we will explain what actually happened. We can then confirm whether it (vote-buying) actually took place or certain quarters are merely pointing fingers,” he told reporters after a visit to the PH operations room at Felda Sg Koyan 3 today.

Photographs showing several people wearing shirts bearing the PH logo and allegedly distributing money to the constituents of Cameron Highlands went viral on social media early today. Voters in Cameron Highlands go to the polls on January 26 in a by-election.

Eddin Syazlee, who is also the Negri Sembilan Bersatu deputy chief, said vote-buying was contrary to PH’s principles, and that it was an “ungentlemanly and dishonourable” act.

“If PH wants to use its advantages, it could easily use the government’s machinery like the previous regime did. But we do not do that, what more where money is involved,” he said. – Bernama, January 13, 2019.