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Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil speaks to the press when met at the launch of Jelajah Saya Digital @Lembah Pantai at the Pantai Eco Park Community Centre, Kuala Lumpur, on February 18, 2023. — Picture by BERNAMA

Minister denies being involved in Syariah-compliant investment scheme as viral on social media

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — The following is a denial of the viral news on social media by the responsible agency through the media statement of the Rapid Response Team (PRP) of the Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) today.

KKD Minister Fahmi Fadzil has denied being involved in a Syariah-compliant investment scheme, including promoting it in a poster which went viral on social media.

He stressed the ministry did not promote any investment scheme and had made a report to the Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for further action.

“The public is advised to report false advertisements and fraudulent investments online through MCMC’s complaint portal at https://aduan.skmm.gov.my/Complaint/AddComplaint?NOSP=1,” according to the statement.

— Bernama

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