Stop spreading rumours, cops tell public as court prepares to decide in Lahad Datu intrusion case


KOTA KINABALU: The public in Sabah have been urged to stop spreading rumours of a potential backlash as the High Court here prepares to make its ruling on whether 30 people charged with waging war against the Yang di-Pertuan Agong will have to enter their defence.

Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Abdul Rashid Harun (pic) urged people to stop the spread of untrue postings as it was creating unnecessary concern and fear among the people in the state.

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