Mazlan: Audio recording on racial riots is fake
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Inspector General of Police Datuk Mazlan Mansor said that an audio recording, circulating on social media, claiming that a racial clash would happen over the weekend is not true.
He said that the audio recording was fake and it was made by irresponsible party with the intention of intimidating and provoking public outrage.
“As such, the police are advising the public not to use social media platforms and other communication networks to disseminate information that may provoke racial sentiment or touch religious sensitivity.
“Additionally, the public are advised to contact the police to verify any suspicious news,” he said in a statementt.
Mazlan the issued a stern warning against the sharing and dissemination of fake news as it could affect the nation’s harmony and wellbeing.
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