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The Sun
4 days ago
- 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
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Johor Royal Press Office: AI-generated fake video of King detected on Facebook, public warned of scam
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — The Johor Royal Press Office has detected a fake video account on Facebook that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to display the face and voice of His Majesty Sultan Ismail, King of Malaysia. This was announced through a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar's official Facebook page today. According to the RPO, the video was spread through the social media site Facebook, displaying the voice of His Majesty supposedly regarding an investment offer that promises profits to the public. 'As such, 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,' it said. The RPO also stressed that impersonation and misuse of identity are legal offences. 'Strict action will be taken against those involved in accordance with the provisions of the law,' read the post. — Bernama
New Straits Times
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Traffic diversions on major routes in Klang Valley for 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting
KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic on three highways and 15 main roads in the Klang Valley will be diverted in stages from 8 to 11 July in conjunction with the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and Related Meetings at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). Federal Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director Datuk Seri Yusri Hassan Basri said the affected routes comprised roads into and out of the federal capital, as well as routes to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and hotels where delegates will be staying. He said a dry run for the motorcade, covering routes from the airport to the respective hotels in Kuala Lumpur and the KLCC, would be conducted from today until Sunday involving 391 traffic personnel. "Road users are advised to plan their journeys in advance and are encouraged to use public transport in support of the event. "Commercial and heavy vehicles are advised not to enter the city centre during the road diversion period, particularly during peak hours, to prevent congestion and reduce the risk of breakdowns and accidents," he said in a statement here today. The following is a list of routes that will be closed: Date: July 7, 2025 (from 7am until all delegation arrivals are completed in stages) - Lebuh KLIA - Elite Highway (KLIA - Putrajaya) - MEX Highway - KL-Seremban Highway (Sungai Besi to city centre) - Lingkaran Putrajaya - Jalan Istana - Jalan Damansara - Jalan Tun Abdul Razak - Jalan Ampang - Jalan Sultan Ismail - Jalan Bukit Bintang - Jalan Imbi Date: July 8, 2025 (from 10am until delegation arrivals are completed) - Jalan Ampang/ Jalan intersection - Jalan Sultan Ismail/ Jalan P. Ramle intersection - Jalan Perak/ Jalan intersection - Jalan Perak/ Jalan Pinang intersection - Jalan Stonor/Jalan Kia Peng intersection - Jalan Stonor/Persiaran KLCC intersection Date: July 9, 2025 (from 7am until completion of delegation arrivals, and from 4pm until all arrivals are completed) - Jalan Ampang/Jalan intersection - Jalan Sultan Ismail/ Jalan intersection - Jalan Perak/ Jalan intersection - Jalan Perak/ Jalan Pinang intersection - Jalan Stonor/ Jalan Kia Peng intersection - Jalan Stonor/Persiaran KLCC intersection Date: July 19, 2025 (from 7am, 5pm, 7pm and 10pm - each diversion to run until all delegations have arrived) - Jalan Ampang/ Jalan intersection - Jalan Sultan Ismail/ Jalan intersection - Jalan Perak/ Jalan intersection - Jalan Perak/ Jalan Pinang intersection - Jalan Stonor/ Jalan Kia Peng intersection - Jalan Stonor/Persiaran KLCC intersection Date: July 11, 2025 (from 7am until completion of delegation arrivals) - Jalan Ampang/ Jalan intersection - Jalan Sultan Ismail/ Jalan intersection - Jalan Perak/ Jalan intersection - Jalan Perak/ Jalan Pinang intersection - Jalan Stonor/ Jalan Kia Peng intersection - Jalan Stonor/Persiaran KLCC intersection – Bernama
