Don't cover up Anthropic exposé, Wee warns govt
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MCA president Wee Ka Siong has demanded a government investigation into allegations that AI company Anthropic was used to manipulate Malaysian elections. The controversy stems from an Anthropic exposé suggesting threat actors used census and electoral data to target voters and support Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Why it matters
This highlights growing concerns over the intersection of AI, data privacy, and election integrity in Southeast Asia.
News ✕ SNAPSHOT | Don't cover up Anthropic exposé, Wee warns govt Malaysiakini Team Published: Sep 15, 2026 9:28 AM KINI SNAPSHOT | What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
- MCA president Wee Ka Siong warned the government not to protect those behind an alleged attempt to...
KINI SNAPSHOT | What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
- MCA president Wee Ka Siong warned the government not to protect those behind an alleged attempt to use AI to manipulate elections in Malaysia.
This is after AI company Anthropic disclosed that a threat actor used real census and electoral data to build profiles for targeting, and even a campaign to support Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
“I demand a full explanation, a thorough probe, and accountability from anyone involved.
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