TASEK GELUGOR, June 3 — Action will be taken against anyone spreading false information about the Penang-Kedah border, said Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
He said that everyone must accept the status of Penang as enshrined in the Federal Constitution, adding that he has been given to understand that a police report has been lodged regarding that matter.
"The police are free to investigate under any Act (while) the Attorney-General can decide whether to press charges through whichever law necessary," Fahmi said at a media conference after the Madani Community prelaunch, earlier today.
He also stressed there is no uncertainty regarding the issue as ‘State of Penang’ was clearly outlined in the Federal Constitution, and if any party tried to take advantage and spread misinformation, the authorities would take action to investigate and curb the spread of such fake news.
Fahmi was commenting on Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Noor’s recent remarks, claiming that Penang still belongs to Kedah.
— Bernama
