At least 20 social media users are under investigation by the communications commission, the former minister says
Five days later, Rafizi resigned as economy minister and has since enjoyed a popularity bounce. On X, many supporters have changed their profile picture to mimic his new profile – a cartoon of himself in the style of US animation The Simpsons.
But with the growing popularity comes backlash against the 47-year-old, who is seen as a potential leader with a broad pull across Malaysia’s ethnic patchwork.
At least 20 social media users who backed Rafizi were under investigation by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), the former minister revealed.
