No Oscars public holiday: Beware fake images misusing The Star’s identity


PETALING JAYA: Star Media Group Bhd, which owns The Star’s online portal, would like to alert the public to a fake image that claims the Prime Minister announced a Wednesday (March 15) public holiday to celebrate Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh’s Oscars win.

It has come to the company's attention that a picture, depicting a manipulated image which misuses The Star's identity, is making the rounds on social media.

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