Police chief slams ‘irresponsible’ loose talk after fatal car crash
Kedah police chief Adzli Abu Shah has condemned the spread of false rumors and racial speculation regarding a fatal car accident that killed six family members. Authorities confirmed the lorry driver was not intoxicated and that both the victims and the driver share the same ethnicity, while investigations into the vehicle's condition continue.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the dangers of social media misinformation and racial polarization in the aftermath of public tragedies.
Share Kedah police chief Adzli Abu Shah stated that 'the victims are Malay and the lorry driver is also a Malay' after some people said the lorry driver was drunk and had also brought up his race. Kedah police chief Adzli Abu Shah said all aspects of the accident would be investigated, and the car would be sent to Puspakom for further inspection. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Kedah police have come out against “irresponsible speculation” about a collision between a car and a lorry which killed six family members near Sungai Petani today. State police chief Adzli Abu Shah said a video of the accident, which was quickly shared on social media, led to a lot of irresponsible speculation, including members of the public privately sending him WhatsApp messages containing false information.
The article reports on official police statements and focuses on debunking misinformation without taking a political stance.
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