KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Former minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa denied allegations that she had attended, officiated, or been involved in any groundbreaking ceremonies for new settlements for Myanmar refugees.
She emphasised that the allegations circulating on social media are false and malicious, in addition to linking a photograph of her with an individual to something that never happened.
“I do not personally know the individual in question and do not have any relationship or dealings, whether official or unofficial, with him,” she said in a Facebook post today.
Dr Zaliha explained that based on the review, the circulated photo is believed to have been taken at the Asean Sustainable Urbanisation Forum (ASUF), Asean Governors and Mayors Forum (AGMF), and Meeting of Governors and Mayors of Asean Capitals (MGMAC) 2025 in the capital city on August 12, 2025.
According to her, she was invited to deliver a special address and subsequently attend the Joint Launch Ceremony for the programme, which was officiated by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
“The programme is open to the public to register as participants. Therefore, I certainly do not know the identity of every individual who attended.
“A photo with a participant does not mean I know the person, have a relationship with him, invited him personally, or support his views or actions,” she said.
The Sekijang Member of Parliament said she would report the matter to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) regarding the dissemination of the post for review and appropriate action according to the law.
Meanwhile, Dr Zaliha said the allegation that she supported or facilitated the resettlement of new Myanmar refugees was also inconsistent with the record of actions she took while leading the Federal Territories Department.
She said that among the measures implemented was the establishment of the KL Strike Force as an integrated enforcement mechanism to address issues of security and public order, particularly in the capital, including the issue of the influx of foreign nationals and the illegal settlement of Myanmar refugees.
“In fact, the first operation of the KL Strike Force was to raid the illegal settlement of Myanmar refugees in Bandar Baru Sentul. Through KL Strike Force, I emphasised that action should be taken against illegal settlements and structures, unlicensed businesses, and foreign activities without proper authorisation,” she also said.
Therefore, she urged all parties not to take a single photo out of context to build a narrative that is not based on facts. — Bernama
Date: 27 September, 2026 6:59 pm
Source: Malay Mail
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