GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has lodged a report with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) over two viral videos.
The clips contain allegations of corruption and double standards involving council personnel.
In a statement on Friday, the council said four city councillors – Tan Soo Siang, R. Harikrishnan, Muhammad Khairul Mohd Ali and Datuk Abdul Razak Abdul Rahman – also filed a police report against the person who uploaded the videos.
"MBPP is deeply disappointed by the videos circulating on TikTok.
"The content includes numerous false and biased claims that are not based on accurate facts or data.
"The videos amount to slander and misrepresentation of the council,” the statement read, Bernama reported.
MBPP said it would not hesitate to take legal action against the content creator or any party attempting to tarnish the council’s reputation without credible evidence. The videos accuse MBPP of accepting bribes in exchange for allowing foreign nationals to operate businesses and claim that MBPP enforcement officers apply double standards in their operations.
In a related development, the Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP) has launched an internal investigation into a viral video alleging corrupt practices by one of its officers.
MBSP said a meeting was held with the business owner involved to gather detailed information about the incident.
The council emphasised that a full internal inquiry is underway to address the allegations made in the clip.
"MBSP strongly urges the business owner to make an official report to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission if there is genuine evidence of corruption involving MBSP staff,” the statement read.
The council reiterated its zero tolerance policy towards corruption and abuse of power among its personnel.
The two-minute viral video features a man accusing MBSP officers of abusing their powers at his friend’s business premises.
It includes claims of extortion, threats against customers, wrongful detention of foreigners and an incident, in which a local man was allegedly slapped after being mistaken for a foreign national.
