NGO files police report against Sabah politician over defamation claims

A non-governmental organisation has filed a police report against a Sabah politician over allegations of defamation, marking an escalation in a dispute between the parties. G57 chairman Zulkarnain Mahdar confirmed the report was lodged against Albert Tei, though specific details regarding the nature of the alleged defamatory statements were not immediately disclosed. The move comes as the NGO seeks to address what it views as false or damaging claims made against the organisation or its leadership. In addition to the police complaint, G57 has urged the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (SKMM) to launch its own investigation into the matter. The group has not specified the platform or medium through which the alleged defamatory content was disseminated. The complaint represents a formal step in what appears to be an ongoing disagreement between the civil society group and the politician. Authorities are expected to assess the merits of the complaint and determine whether further action is warranted.