Defence ministry lodges reports over false helicopter contract claims
• The Malaysian Defence Ministry has refuted claims of dismissals and transfers of senior officers over a RM16 billion helicopter contract.
• The ministry lodged a police report and a complaint with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) over a claim shared on social media.
• The ministry emphasized its serious stance on the matter, confirming that reports of fake news have been lodged with the MCMC.
• The rumors, which first surfaced on social media, alleged a sweeping termination of military commanders over issues of integrity related to a helicopter procurement contract.
• The ministry reminded the public that spreading false news is a punishable offense under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
• The ministry also reminded the public that sharing fake news is a punishable offense under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
