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Not even a month into his tenure as director-general of the Community Communications Department (JKOM), Mohd Hisyamuddin Ghazali has found himself having to explain that his controversial “Cina sesat” remark was never intended to refer to the Chinese community as a whole.
Instead, the man better known as Syam Ghaz said the label was directed at only two individuals — Datuk Eric See-To, better known as Lim Sian See and businessman Albert Tei Jiann Cheing.
In a video uploaded to his personal Facebook page, Hisyamuddin defended his description of Lim, claiming the former Barisan Nasional strategic communications deputy director had allegedly spread false claims that JKOM receives RM16 million annually.
“He made it seem as though the amount is excessive and a waste of taxpayers’ money,” Hisyamuddin said.
As for Tei, the JKOM chief alleged that the controversial businessman had threatened, defamed and provoked political leaders to whom he had previously given money, before later accusing them of corruption.
“When he was charged and brought to court, he completely denied that he had given money to those leaders.
“Now he is portraying himself to Malaysians as someone who is anti-corruption, when in fact he is the one who gave the bribes,” he said.
Tei is currently facing charges over allegations that he bribed several politicians to help secure approvals for mineral exploration licences in Sabah.
Hisyamuddin added that his lawyers are currently scrutinising statements, articles and social media posts related to the matter for possible legal action.
“I have lodged a police report. We have also asked social media activists and key opinion leaders (KOLs) across the country to gather evidence, take screenshots and preserve links to the posts involved.”
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