Fake news using my name bid to sour M'sia-S'pore ties: Ismail

Published: Jun 13, 2020 7:59 AM | Updated: Jun 13, 2020 9:09 AM

CORONAVIRUS | Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob today claimed he has been made a victim of "fake news" which could strain ties between Malaysia and neighbouring Singapore.

In noting a positive development where no new probe has been launched in two weeks, Ismail (above) revealed that an unidentified individual had dubbed his voice and made it sound as if only Singaporeans are unwelcomed here.

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