MCMC probes viral video over allegedly false, misleading Budget 2027 tax claims

The MCMC is investigating a viral video for allegedly spreading false information about the SST and income tax relief in the 2027 Budget.

The video could confuse the public on taxation policies, prompting MCMC to consult the Ministry of Finance on its context and effect.

The public is advised to confirm Budget information through official portals like the Ministry of Finance's website and other verified channels.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 13 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is examining a viral video alleged to contain false and misleading information regarding the Sales and Service Tax (SST) and income tax relief in the 2027 Budget.

The MCMC said it has received public complaints regarding the video, which has been circulating on social media.

According to the statement, the dissemination of such information could cause confusion regarding national taxation policies, trigger unfounded concerns, and influence the public’s financial decisions based on incorrect information.

“In this regard, MCMC has referred the matter to the Ministry of Finance and is currently assessing the video’s content, including the context of its dissemination and its potential impact on the public.

“Further action will be considered if there are violations of prevailing laws, including Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 [Act 588],” the statement read.

The MCMC also emphasised that freedom of speech must be exercised responsibly and should not be abused to spread false information that could harm the public interest.

Meanwhile, the public is urged to verify information related to the 2027 Budget through the Ministry of Finance’s official portal at www.belanjawan.mof.gov.my , the Sebenarnya.my portal, the AIFA chatbot via WhatsApp at 03-8688 7997, and the official channels of relevant authorities before believing or sharing such information. — Bernama

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马来西亚通信与多媒体委员会 (MCMC) 正在调查一段疯传的视频，该视频涉嫌散布有关 2027 年预算案中的销售与服务税 (SST) 和所得税减免的虚假信息。

该视频可能会使公众对税收政策感到困惑，促使马来西亚通信与多媒体委员会 (MCMC) 就其背景和影响咨询财政部。

建议公众通过财政部网站等官方门户网站和其他经核实的渠道确认预算信息。

布城，10 月 13 日讯——马来西亚通讯及多媒体委员会 (MCMC) 正在调查一段在网络上疯传的视频，该视频被指控包含有关 2027 年财政预算案中销售及服务税 (SST) 和所得税减免的虚假和误导性信息。

马来西亚通信与多媒体委员会（MCMC）表示，已收到公众对该视频的投诉，该视频已在社交媒体上流传。

声明称，传播此类信息可能会造成对国家税收政策的混乱，引发毫无根据的担忧，并基于不正确的信息影响公众的财务决策。

“对此，马来西亚通信与多媒体委员会（MCMC）已将此事提交财政部，目前正在评估该视频的内容，包括其传播背景及其对公众的潜在影响。

声明中写道：“如果存在违反现行法律的行为，包括违反 1998 年通信和多媒体法（第 588 号法案）第 233 条的行为，将考虑采取进一步行动。”

马来西亚通信与多媒体委员会（MCMC）还强调，言论自由必须负责任地行使，不应被滥用以散布可能损害公共利益的虚假信息。

与此同时，政府敦促公众在相信或分享任何与2027年财政预算案相关的信息之前，务必通过财政部官方网站www.belanjawan.mof.gov.my、Sebenarnya.my网站、WhatsApp上的AIFA聊天机器人（号码：03-8688 7997）以及相关部门的官方渠道进行核实。——马新社

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