MCMC opens eight probe papers over fake article implicating Seputeh MP


KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has opened eight investigation papers into the online spread of a defamatory article falsely linking lawmaker Teresa Kok to a proposal on halal certification for pork-based food sales.

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the MCMC had received initial information reports regarding the circulation of the false content and had identified all suspects involved.

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