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PDRM denies viral claim of special press conference by acting Deputy IGP

Malaysia Times desk Original: theSun 8/9 21:48 X
PDRM denies viral claim of special press conference by acting Deputy IGP
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The Royal Malaysia Police has denied viral claims regarding a special press conference by acting Deputy IGP Datuk Seri Ibrahim Darus, confirming the post is false.

From the original report

PDRM secretary Datuk Mohamad Noor Yusof Ali said the claim circulated via a Facebook account was false, and that Ibrahim had never held any press conference at Bukit Aman nor issued such a statement.

"The content circulated used fake images and identities as well as the position of the acting Deputy Inspector-General of Police to create the impression that the statement represented the official position of PDRM.

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Originally published
Aug 9, 2026
Updated here
Aug 15, 2026
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