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DAP Deputy Minister Says New Social Media Accounts Target Her
A DAP leader and deputy minister has alleged that false accusations linking her to gang-related activities were deliberately posted on newly created social media accounts. She believes the accounts were set up specifically to damage her reputation.
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The DAP politician said she has become the subject of coordinated attacks on social media, with accounts appearing to have been created solely for the purpose of spreading misinformation about her.
The false allegations, which claim connections to gang-related activities, have circulated on multiple platforms in recent days. The deputy minister has characterised the campaign as a deliberate attempt to undermine her credibility and damage her standing.
She joins a growing list of Malaysian political figures who have raised concerns about the weaponisation of social media for personal attacks and disinformation. The incident highlights ongoing challenges authorities face in combating coordinated online harassment campaigns targeting public officials.
The DAP politician did not specify which platforms were used or provide details about the number of accounts involved in the alleged coordinated attack.