Politics · Malaysia Bureau
Deputy Minister Denies Gang Links, Files Police Report
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has dismissed online allegations connecting her to organized crime activity in Johor, characterizing the claims as unfounded. The minister has lodged a police report in response to the social media posts.
LSN Malaysia ·
KULAI — Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching rejected allegations circulating on social media platforms that linked her to gang-related activities in Johor, describing the claims as baseless and false. Speaking in Kulai, the minister firmly denied any association with criminal organizations or illegal operations in the state. Teo stated that she had taken formal action by lodging a police report to address the allegations and protect her reputation. The deputy minister's response comes as social media posts making unsubstantiated claims about her alleged connections to organized crime groups gained traction online. Such allegations, if unproven, can constitute defamation and may breach laws governing false statements and online harassment. Teo's decision to file a police report indicates an intention to pursue legal remedies against those responsible for spreading the misinformation. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about the spread of unverified claims on social media platforms targeting public figures in Malaysia.