KUALA LUMPUR — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is investigating an issue involving online content published by China Press, which is alleged to have contained a mistranslation of remarks made by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim during the Opening of the Parliamentary Session yesterday.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said in a statement that he was informed of the matter by MCMC following an official public complaint.
“The investigation is being conducted under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which relates to the improper use of network facilities that may cause confusion, public anxiety or undermine social harmony.
“If a police report has been lodged, that matter is separate and will be handled entirely by the authorities in accordance with existing legal provisions,” he said.
In the same statement, Fahmi urged the Malaysian Media Council, as an independent body, to play its designated role in ensuring compliance with journalistic ethics and promoting responsible and accurate reporting.
He said the council serves as a self-regulatory platform to address complaints and media-related issues in a professional and ethical manner.
“The public is advised not to issue extreme or defamatory comments, particularly on social media, and to always respect the Royal Institution while allowing due legal process to take its course,” he added.
Yesterday, China Press shared the Sultan’s remarks in a Facebook post with the headline “If you don’t know the Malay language, don’t live in Malaysia,” before later changing it to “If there are those who do not accept the Malay language, it is better that they do not live in Malaysia.” – January 20, 2026