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Free Malaysia Today
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Public warned of AI-generated video impersonating Agong
The Johor royal press office reminded the public to remain vigilant against videos used by scammers for fraudulent purposes on Facebook and other social media platforms. PETALING JAYA : The Johor royal press office has issued a public warning about a video on Facebook which fraudulently claims that Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim is endorsing an investment scheme that promises high returns. The office said the video uses artificial intelligence (AI)-generated visuals and audio to replicate the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's face and voice. 'The public is advised to remain vigilant and not be easily influenced by such videos, which are often used by scammers for fraudulent purposes on Facebook and other social media platforms,' the office said in a statement. It also reminded the public that impersonating a royal figure or misusing identities is a criminal offence, and that stern action will be taken against those found to be involved in such activities. On Sunday, the Pahang palace identified several TikTok accounts circulating AI-generated videos featuring an image of the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, purportedly offering assistance to the public. The palace said the videos were a misuse of the Pahang ruler's image for fraudulent and deceptive purposes. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission is investigating the case under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which prohibits the improper use of network facilities or services. Offenders may face a maximum fine of RM50,000, imprisonment of up to one year, or both, upon conviction.
New Straits Times
08-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Police: MCMC probing fake TikTok videos featuring Pahang Sultan's image
PEKAN: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is investigating fake artificial intelligence (AI)-generated videos featuring the image of the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the Pahang Palace had lodged a police report at the Kuantan district police headquarters on Sunday. "Police have received a report on the viral TikTok video featuring an image resembling the Sultan of Pahang. Investigations revealed the TikTok accounts featuring the videos were fake. "The case has been handed to the MCMC for further investigations," he told reporters after attending the department's monthly assembly at the Pekan district police headquarters today. Yahaya said MCMC were conducting investigations under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which prohibits the improper use of network facilities or services. Offenders may face a maximum fine of RM50,000, imprisonment for up to one year, or both, upon conviction. On Sunday, the Pahang Palace identified several TikTok accounts circulating AI-generated videos featuring an image resembling the Sultan of Pahang, These videos misused His Majesty's image to mislead the public, despite the Sultan not owning any social media accounts. Meanwhile, Yahaya advised the public to conduct detailed checks, especially on matters related to the royal institution.
The Sun
06-07-2025
- The Sun
Pahang Palace warns public over fake AI video misusing Sultan's image
KUANTAN: The Pahang Palace has issued a stern warning regarding a fabricated video created using artificial intelligence (AI) that falsely depicts the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. The misleading video, which has been circulating on TikTok, falsely claims to show the Sultan offering assistance to the public. In an official statement, the Palace confirmed that the video is a fraudulent misuse of His Royal Highness' image. The public has been advised against sharing the content or engaging with any links or information it contains. Authorities have urged individuals to report suspicious material immediately. The Palace reiterated that Al-Sultan Abdullah does not maintain personal social media accounts. All official announcements and royal statements are exclusively shared through the verified Pahang Sultanate Facebook page, which boasts over 725,000 followers. Other platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Threads, and X only feature the Pahang Sultanate's official name, while the Palace's verified website remains - Bernama
New Straits Times
06-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Public warned over fake AI TikTok videos of Sultan of Pahang
KUANTAN: The Pahang Palace has identified several TikTok accounts disseminating artificial intelligence (AI)-generated videos featuring an image resembling the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. These fabricated videos, which falsely depict the Sultan of Pahang speaking, have been circulated by multiple accounts allegedly offering public assistance. The Kesultanan Pahang Facebook page, in a posting, wrote that the AI-generated clips have been widely shared through accounts using names such as datuk_abdul_majid, datokfahrolaziz07, and datuk_abdul_majid7. "The public is advised not to share these videos, click on any links, or trust the information presented, and to immediately report any suspicious content to the authorities. "All the videos are false and fabricated. "They misuse the Sultan of Pahang's image for fraudulent purposes in an attempt to deceive the public. His Royal Highness(Al-Sultan Abdullah) does not own any social media accounts," the statement read. The palace stressed that all official announcements, activities, and royal decrees are only disseminated through the only verified 'Kesultanan Pahang' social media account on Facebook, which currently has around 725,000 followers. On other platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Threads, and X (formerly Twitter), only the name "Kesultanan Pahang" is used and the official website of the Pahang Palace is The public has been urged to remain vigilant against cyber fraud and to refrain from spreading false or misleading content.
Barnama
06-07-2025
- Barnama
Pahang Palace Warns Public Over AI Video Misusing Sultan's Image
KUANTAN, July 6 (Bernama) -- The Pahang Palace has refuted the authenticity of a fake video generated using artificial intelligence (AI) that features a likeness of the Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, purportedly offering assistance to the public. In a statement, the Palace emphasised that the video, circulated via several TikTok accounts, is false and constitutes a misuse of His Royal Highness' image for fraudulent and deceptive purposes. 'The public is advised not to share the video, believe any links or information it contains, and to report any suspicious content to the authorities immediately,' read a post on the official Facebook page of the Pahang Sultanate.
