KUALA LUMPUR – Selangor police have questioned the accuracy of a news report published by an online portal claiming that officers had interviewed Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh’s children and a family friend as part of a death investigation.
State police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the report, which went viral on social media, was completely false, Bernama reported.
“No report has been lodged regarding the alleged discovery of a body at a house in Petaling Jaya, as claimed in the article,” he said in a statement today.
He added that the dissemination of fake news is an offence under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588).
“The use of network facilities or services to spread false news that may disrupt others is punishable by a fine not exceeding RM50,000, or imprisonment of up to one year, or both, upon conviction,” he said.
Hussein urged the public to rely solely on official sources for accurate information.
“The public’s cooperation in curbing the spread of false news is greatly appreciated to ensure order and the smooth running of the investigation,” he said.
Pamela Ling, 42, was reported missing on April 9 while en route to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission headquarters in Putrajaya in an e-hailing vehicle. Police received a report of her disappearance at 3.02pm on the same day. – May 19, 2025