PM Anwar accepts Meta’s apology  Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 7 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has accepted an apology from Meta Platforms Inc (Meta) for removing his recent posts related to the Palestinian issue, particularly on the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, from Facebook and Instagram.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, who is also Unity Government’s spokesman, said it was also hoped that such removal of a prime minister’s social media posts by Meta, would not recur.

“He (Anwar) told me that his friends, including those in the Middle East, have read the news (about the posts removal), meaning that it has gone global. Yes, PM has accepted the apology, but at the same time, we (government) also hope that such incident will not recur.

“During our meeting yesterday, I also told Meta to inform the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), from time to time, about the change in their community guidelines, if any,” Fahmi told reporters after attending the Communications Ministry’s monthly assembly Tuesday.