Dr Mahathir investigated over fake news
KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is being investigated for "fake news" over his claim that his jet to Langkawi was sabotaged.
This was confirmed by Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim.
He said eight police reports have been lodged with the Kuala Lumpur police in connection with the 14th General Election (GE14) since the campaign period began last Saturday.
He said two of the cases involved ceramah (political talks) allegedly held without a permit and one for mischief involving fire.
"For the case on the fake news, it involves a claim by Tun Dr Mahathir (Mohamad) that the jet which he had chartered to fly to Langkawi was sabotaged last Friday," he said after opening a crime prevention awareness programme at the Tun H S Lee traffic police station here Wednesday.
Dr Mahathir, who is Pakatan Harapan chairman, had claimed on Friday (April 25) that the plane he had boarded for a flight to Langkawi was sabotaged.
He claimed that just before takeoff, the pilot announced that the plane had been damaged and immediate repairs could not be made.
In a related development, Mazlan said the police had made preparations for early voting to be held this Saturday.
A total of 437 policemen will be stationed at 23 polling centres in the federal capital, he added.
The Election Commission has set May 5 for early voting and May 9 as polling day for GE14. - Bernama