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The Sun
19-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Fake viral post quoting Sultan Ibrahim debunked by RPO
KUALA LUMPUR: The Johor Royal Press Office (RPO) has detected a fake social media post that used a photo of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, along with a false statement related to the Islamic world. In a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar's official Facebook page, the RPO clarified that the content of the viral post is not true. 'The public is advised to remain vigilant and not be easily influenced by statements spread through these fake accounts,' it said. The Facebook post also included two screenshots of the fake statement, allegedly published by a social media account under the name 'Daily Iran News'. - Bernama
Barnama
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Viral Post Quoting Sultan Ibrahim Is Fake, Says RPO
KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Bernama) -- The Johor Royal Press Office (RPO) has detected a fake social media post that used a photo of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, along with a false statement related to the Islamic world. In a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar's official Facebook page, the RPO clarified that the content of the viral post is not true. 'The public is advised to remain vigilant and not be easily influenced by statements spread through these fake accounts,' it said.
The Sun
10-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Fake AI video of Malaysian king detected on Facebook
KUALA LUMPUR: The Johor Royal Press Office (RPO) has identified a fake Facebook account using artificial intelligence (AI) to mimic the face and voice of His Majesty Sultan Ismail, the King of Malaysia. The fraudulent video falsely portrays the monarch promoting an investment scheme promising high returns. The RPO issued a warning through Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar's official Facebook page, urging the public to remain cautious. 'The public is advised to be vigilant and not be easily influenced by these fake accounts, which are often used by scammers for fraudulent purposes on Facebook and other social media platforms,' the statement read. Authorities emphasized that impersonation and identity misuse are serious legal offenses. 'Strict action will be taken against those involved in accordance with the provisions of the law,' the RPO added. The rise of AI-generated deepfake content has raised concerns globally, with scammers exploiting the technology to deceive unsuspecting victims. Social media users are advised to verify suspicious content before sharing or engaging with it. - Bernama
