AIR Putih assemblyman Lim Guan Eng has refuted claims made in a viral message accusing him of encouraging the public to invest in the stock market.
During a media conference at the Air Putih service centre, Lim clarified that he has no knowledge of stock trading and condemned the use of his image in a fabricated WhatsApp message as a deceitful tactic by unscrupulous individuals.
“I received the viral message yesterday (Dec 23) and want to remind the public not to fall for it. The message falsely claims that I recommend stock investments, which is untrue,” Lim said.
When asked if he had lodged a police report, Lim stated he had not, as the perpetrators behind the scam could not be identified.
On a separate matter, Lim announced that over a thousand red lanterns would be installed across the Air Putih constituency by early next month to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year.
“We are currently making preparations and aim to have everything ready by early next month,” he added.
During the event, Lim also presented RM5,570 each to Pertubuhan Penganut Dewa Thai Seong Loh Koon Air Itam and the Village Community Management Council (MPKK) Bukit Bendera to support their activities.
Story and pix by Edmund Lee