Education minister files police report over AI-generated video, calling it malicious and…

Education Minister and PKR Wanita chief Fadhlina Sidek has officially filed a police report in response to an AI-generated video circulating online that spreads false allegations against her. Sidek publicly condemned the content, characterizing the digital manipulation as a malicious attempt to tarnish her reputation and destroy her character.

What happened

On June 24, 2026, it was reported that an AI-generated video targeting Fadhlina Sidek had been disseminated. The minister expressed significant regret regarding the video's content, which she explicitly labeled as malicious. In a formal statement, Sidek emphasized that the creation and spread of this media constitute an act of character assassination.

Following the discovery of the video, Sidek submitted a report to the police, urging authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and take appropriate legal action against those responsible. Beyond the personal impact of the incident, the minister used the situation to call for a firm, unified stance against slander, character assassination, and sexual harassment directed at women politicians. She stressed the importance of addressing these issues to protect political figures from such targeted digital attacks.