Summary
In July 2026, an AI-generated image circulated online in Malaysia, falsely claiming that a Chinese-language translation had been added to an iconic landmark sign in Ipoh after it was taken down for maintenance. The image depicted the sign with Chinese characters alongside the Malay name and a construction crane, which the Ipoh City Council denied and identified as fabricated using artificial intelligence. The council stated the sign was removed for inspection and would be reinstated in August, while the viral post suggested the sign had been replaced with a Chinese version, sparking online discussion and concern among some users.