COMMUNICATIONS and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil today dismissed an allegation the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is investigating one of his officers.

He described the allegation as untrue, baseless and malicious.

“So far, none of my officers has been called by the MACC. We have confirmed this matter,” he told reporters after attending a townhall session with the staff of Terengganu Communications and Digital Ministry at RTM Auditorium in Kuala Terengganu.

Fahmi said he had asked his political secretary to file a police report on the allegation.

“I want to give a warning and advice, if you are not sure, don’t share. Please check before spreading (false news). The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission is monitoring and action will be taken if necessary,” he said.

Yesterday, Edisi Siasat, via its Telegram channel, claimed that Fahmi and Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad had sacked their respective officers over the alleged probe. – Bernama, May 13, 2023.