Huayan Pureland group denies links to posts allegedly insulting Sultan of Selangor.
A Buddhist society in Malaysia has lodged a police report after discovering a fake Facebook account using its name to post alleged insults against the Sultan of Selangor.
Impersonation Triggers Police Complaint
The Huayan Pureland Buddhist Society reported to police that its name and Facebook account had been misused to upload posts allegedly insulting the Sultan of Selangor. The complaint was made after the society became aware that online content appearing under its name was spreading remarks deemed offensive to the ruler.
Society Publicly Denounces Fake Account
According to Chinese-language daily Sin Chew Daily, the society issued a public notice emphasising that the fake account and its posts were completely unrelated to the organisation. It condemned the impersonation as malicious and described it as an attempt to tarnish the group’s reputation among followers and the wider public.
Secretary Learns Of Misuse Via Message
A police report displayed at the society’s premises states that its 57-year-old secretary realised the organisation was being impersonated after receiving a message on April 25. The message alerted him to the problematic posts, prompting an internal review and immediate steps to contact law enforcement.
Strong Denial Of Involvement In Insults
The secretary has firmly denied any involvement by the society in insulting the Sultan of Selangor. He described the situation as a deliberate act of defamation designed to damage both the organisation’s standing and its relationship with the broader community, stressing that such posts do not reflect its beliefs or activities.
Broader Concerns Over Online Misuse
The incident highlights growing concerns in Malaysia and the region about fake social media accounts using religious or civic groups’ names to spread provocative or defamatory content. For Indonesians and Singaporeans, it underscores the importance of verifying official pages, reporting suspicious profiles and safeguarding organisational identities to prevent being drawn into sensitive disputes involving royalty, religion or politics.
The Huayan Pureland Buddhist Society’s swift move to file a police report and publicly distance itself from a fake Facebook account shows how vulnerable organisations are to online impersonation. For Indonesians and Singaporeans, the case reinforces the need for digital vigilance, clear communication channels and rapid recourse to law enforcement when reputations and social harmony are threatened by malicious online actors.
Sources: Malay Mail (2026) , Yahoo! News Malaysia (2026)
Keywords: Fake Facebook Account, Insulting Sultan Allegation, Sin Chew Daily Report, Society Secretary Statement, Reputation Tarnished, Online Identity Misuse
