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SKMM investigates fake accounts targeting Malaysian royalty
Malaysia's communications ministry has launched an investigation into fraudulent social media accounts used to attack the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Yang Dipertuan Besar. Initial findings suggest most malicious accounts originate from outside the country.
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The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Authority (SKMM) is investigating a coordinated campaign of fake Facebook accounts targeting the nation's top royal figures, according to the Communications Minister. Preliminary investigation results indicate that the majority of fraudulent accounts used to assault the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Yang Dipertuan Besar are believed to be operating from overseas locations. The discovery raises concerns about coordinated disinformation campaigns targeting Malaysia's constitutional monarchy. Authorities have not disclosed the specific countries from which the accounts are operating or the exact number of fake profiles involved in the investigation. The SKMM's probe comes as Southeast Asian nations face increasing challenges from foreign-based actors seeking to exploit social media platforms to spread divisive content and undermine public institutions.