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MIC’s Awtar Singh apologises to MCMC chief over ‘baseless claims’

today10 September 2025

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Awtar Singh had first made the claims in a TikTok video on April 17, in which he called on MCMC chairman Salim Fateh Din to resign.
PETALING JAYA:

MIC’s Awtar Singh has apologised to Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission chairman Salim Fateh Din for falsely accusing the regulator of failing to act against phone-based scammers.

Scoop reported that in a TikTok video posted today, the former Subang Jaya City Council councillor said his accusations were baseless, unfair, and made without a proper understanding of the facts.

The former Puchong MIC chief said his claims had tarnished the reputation and undermined public confidence in MCMC.

“I would like to extend my sincere apology specifically to Tan Sri Salim Fateh Din and his family, as well as all MCMC officers and staff who were directly or indirectly affected by my baseless statement.

“I admit that my statements have tarnished the good name, undermined public trust and affected the reputation of Tan Sri Salim…

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Written by: FMT Reporters


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