PETALING JAYA: Star Media Group Berhad, which publishes The Star print products and online portal, refers to a site misusing The Star's brand identity.
It has come to the group's attention that a screenshot of a fake news article misusing The Star's logo has been circulating about Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman.
Star Media Group wishes to clarify that the screenshot titled “Abdul Halim Aman detained at his residents. Secret income 40x his official salary” is not affiliated with The Star in any way.
Please do not interact with such articles, social media pages or suspicious ads seen on social media.
MACC strategic communications chief Hisyam Mohd Yusoff, when contacted, also warned the public to beware of fake screen captures using the MACC logo and Abd Halim's name.
"We hope the public will be wary and not fall for these fake screen captures. Be careful and don't spread such false information," he said Saturday (Aug 1).
The Star – which Reuters named one of the most trusted sources of news in Malaysia – publishes on its official website thestar.com.my.
To ensure you are viewing a genuine article from The Star, always check the web address to confirm that the URL begins with https://www.thestar.com.my.
Should you come across fake news articles, social media advertisements or suspicious social media pages impersonating The Star or any other brands, please file a report with the platform it is on.
