PAPAR, March 29 -- The Member of Parliament here, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, is considering legal actions against the authors of the "mesej layang" (anonymous messages) that alleged his involvement in a mineral corruption scandal, as well as those spreading them.

Armizan, who is also domestic trade and cost of living (KPDN) minister, however said that the "mesej layang" did not have any verifiable sources or identities, and the so-called authors appeared as fictitious characters that were created, including an alleged investigative journalist and a so-called "Datuk Z".

Armizan said that unverified claims made have been widely circulated on unofficial platforms, including fake social media accounts.

"I call upon those involved to come forw...