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Borneo Post
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Round 1 victory to Sabahans: Roketkini.com takes down false article
(From left to right) Asraf, Stephan, Yong, Tungku community leader Datu Shuaib bin Mutalib and lawyer Yong Yit Jee announcing Round 1 victory to Sabahans in the suit against DAP and KOTA KINABALU (July 16): Less than 24 hours after legal action was taken, the propaganda mouthpiece of DAP, quietly took down an article containing a false image that had remained online since 2013. No apology. No correction. No explanation. Only 404 (means 'content not found'). The lawsuit, filed on 10 July 2025 by former Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Yong Teck Lee, historian Stephan Gaimin and activist Asraf Amir, targets DAP and for publishing and circulating false content that distorted public understanding of the 2013 Lahad Datu incursion. The article, dated 24 February 2013, featured a photo falsely linked to the incursion in Tanduo, Lahad Datu. In reality, the image was taken from a separate conflict in the southern Philippines but was presented as if it depicted the Sabah incursion. The image showed what appeared to be a full-fledged, well-trained military force. This misrepresentation caused unnecessary fear among the public and added to the confusion during a time of real national crisis. A check on the DAP propaganda outlet on 11 July 2025, showed that had taken down the offending page that concerned the 2013 Sulu incursion. Now the original link (URL: returns a standard HTTP Error 404, the usual result when a page is removed without redirection or explanation. Whether the offending image was taken down on MCMC's instruction or voluntarily by DAP will be known as the litigation proceeds. Recalling the International Arbitration Colloquium on the Sulu claim of about RM70 billion (USD15 billion) against Sabah, held at the Sabah International Convention Centre on 4 July 2023, Yong said he was shocked to see photos of the same incident in Sulu was portrayed as if it were from the Sabah incursion, projected on screen during a presentation by a senior lawyer from Kuala Lumpur. Later, when reading a book published by Penerbit Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), titled 'Kedaulatan Negara Harga Mati: Pencerobohan Sulu dan Dampaknya Kepada Keselamatan Pantai Timur Sabah', Yong saw that the same photo had been reprinted in an academic context. The article eventually made its way into formal narratives. That confirmed how far the falsehood had spread and led to the decision to initiate legal proceedings. 'I decided on legal action because probably more people and organisations out there are mistaken in relying on the DAP propaganda mouthpiece, since DAP is a government party and the biggest party in Parliament,' said Yong. 'While we acknowledge the removal of the false content, this partial, Round 1 victory to Sabahans does not absolve DAP of the full extent of the damage caused. 'We demand a public apology from DAP for spreading fake news that not only misrepresented historical events but also led to widespread concern and fear within the community. 'Moreover, we insist on a formal undertaking from DAP to never again publish or allow such false or misleading content,' said Yong in a joint media statement by Stephan and Asraf on Wednesday.
Daily Express
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
'DAP-linked portal removes article with false Lahad Datu photo after lawsuit filed'
Published on: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 16, 2025 Text Size: (From left to right) Asraf, Stephan, Yong, Tungku Community Leader Datu Shuaib Mutalib and lawyer Yong Yit Jee. KOTA KINABALU: A DAP-linked portal quietly removed a misleading 2013 Lahad Datu article within a day of legal action, without apology or explanation, claimed SAPP president Datuk Seri Yong Teck Lee, historian Stephan Gaimin, and activist Asraf Amir in a joint statement on Wednesday. The lawsuit, initiated on July 10 this year by Yong, Stephan, and Asraf, names DAP and the portal for publishing a 2013 article that used a photo wrongly linked to the Lahad Datu conflict. Advertisement The image, originally from a separate event in the southern Philippines, was falsely presented as depicting the Sabah incursion, contributing to public fear and confusion during a time of national crisis. They claimed the page was missing as of July 11 this year, with the original link now returning an Error 404, and it remains unclear whether the takedown was voluntary or due to regulatory instruction. Citing previous instances where the same image was reproduced in legal and academic settings, they said the spread of the false narrative prompted their legal action and called on DAP to issue a public apology and commit to preventing similar misinformation in future. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
Lawsuit against DAP and mouthpiece Roketkini.com
Published on: Friday, July 11, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 11, 2025 Text Size: L/R: Yong, Stephan and Asraf. Kota Kinabalu: Three Sabahans — former Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Yong Teck Lee, history researcher Stephan Bin Gaimin and activist Asraf Bin Amir — have filed a lawsuit against DAP and its mouthpiece, for publishing a misleading image falsely linking the Sulu incursion to Lahad Datu. The core of the case revolves around a fake image published on a website created by DAP to further its political agenda. The image, incorrectly labelled as depicting the 2013 Sulu incursion in Sabah, was later included in the book Kedaulatan Negara Harga Mati Pencerobohan Sulu dan Dampaknya kepada Keselamatan Pantai Timur Sabah, published by Penerbit Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). The plaintiffs contended that the image actually depicts a separate, unrelated violent conflict in the Philippines. That image of a massing of armed men led by a commander, all of whom were dressed in army fatigue and carried weapons, erroneously depicted the wrong and scarier message than was the case of the Sulu incursion at Tanduo in 2013. That wrong image has the effect of scaring the people of Sabah. Earlier this year, the plaintiffs had written to MCMC and also lodged a complaint via the Commission's SOP (online portal), but to date, there has been no response of any kind from MCMC. Therefore, this legal action is also to seek a court order to compel MCMC to order DAP and to take down that offending image. 'This misleading image has caused great concern and confusion, especially for the people of Sabah. The publication in has also caused other organisations like UMS to use that wrong image and aggravated the panic and public sensitivities. The publication of false news about a sensitive issue like the 2013 Sulu incursion not only undermines the integrity of news sources but also stirs unnecessary fear and panic among the public,' said Stephan Bin Gaimin, a historian and researcher. In a statement, plaintiffs Asraf Bin Amir, a native of Tungku, Lahad Datu, and Stephan Gaimin emphasised that their legal action is not just about correcting the facts but ensuring the integrity of public information, especially considering that the misinformation was published on the website of the ruling party in Malaysia and the party of a member of the Sabah Cabinet. 'The use of this particular photo has given the wrong impression of a major armed force led by trained commanders invading Lahad Datu, which has made the people of Sabah rightfully concerned and worried,' added Asraf. In response, the plaintiffs are seeking an injunction to compel to remove the misleading content and prevent further harm and to publish an apology on its own website. The plaintiffs are also seeking reliefs against DAP to compel to remove the misleading content. This case also challenges whether the publication had violated the Printing Presses And Publications Act 1984 and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. 'This case highlights the urgent need for accountability in the digital age, where misinformation can spread like wildfire and have devastating consequences,' added Yong. 'We will not stand by idly as false narratives are used to mislead and manipulate the public. We are determined to hold those responsible accountable.' * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
7 days ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Legal action against DAP over false image of Sulu incursion
Stephan Gaimin (right) and Asraf Amir. KOTA KINABALU (July 10): Three Sabahans— former Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Yong Teck Lee, history researcher Stephan Bin Gaimin and activist Asraf Bin Amir — have filed a high-profile lawsuit against DAP and its mouthpiece, for publishing a misleading image falsely linking the Sulu incursion to Lahad Datu. The core of the case revolves around a fake image published on a website created by DAP to further its political agenda. The image, incorrectly labelled as depicting the 2013 Sulu incursion in Sabah, was later included in the book Kedaulatan Negara Harga Mati Pencerobohan Sulu dan Dampaknya kepada Keselamatan Pantai Timur Sabah, published by Penerbit University Malaysia Sabah (UMS). The plaintiffs contend that the image actually depicts a separate, unrelated violent conflict in the Philippines. That image of a massing of armed men led by a commander, all of whom were dressed in army fatigue and carried weapons, erroneously depicted the wrong and much more scary message than was the case of the Sulu incursion at Tanduo in 2013. That wrong image has the effect of scaring the people of Sabah. Yong Earlier this year, the plaintiffs had written to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and also lodged a complaint via the Commission's SOP (online portal), but to date, there has been no response of any kind from MCMC. Therefore, this legal action is also to seek a court order to compel MCMC to order DAP and to take down that offending image. 'This misleading image has caused great concern and confusion, especially for the people of Sabah. The publication in has also caused other organisations like UMS to use that wrong image and aggravated the panic and public sensitivities. The publication of false news about a sensitive issue like the 2013 Sulu incursion not only undermines the integrity of news sources but also stirs unnecessary fear and panic among the public,' said Stephan. In a statement, Asraf, a native of Tungku, Lahad Datu, and Stephan emphasised that their legal action is not just about correcting the facts but ensuring the integrity of public information, especially considering that the misinformation was published on the website of the ruling party in Malaysia and the party of a member of the Sabah Cabinet. 'The use of this particular photo has given the wrong impression of a major armed force led by trained commanders invading Lahad Datu, which has made the people of Sabah rightfully concerned and worried,' added Asraf. The plaintiffs are seeking an injunction to compel to remove the misleading content and prevent further harm and to publish an apology on its own website. They are also seeking reliefs against DAP to compel to remove the misleading content. This case also challenges whether the publication had violated the Printing Presses And Publications Act 1984 and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. 'This case highlights the urgent need for accountability in the digital age, where misinformation can spread like wildfire and have devastating consequences,' added Yong. 'We will not stand by idly as false narratives are used to mislead and manipulate the public. We are determined to hold those responsible accountable.'
