The Ipoh City Council (MBI) in Malaysia denied allegations that Chinese characters were installed on the iconic Ipoh sign on a hillside near Jalan Kuala Kangsar. The council confirmed that an image circulating online in a Facebook group was fake and manipulated using AI technology or digital editing. The sign was dismantled for inspection and repair, and the council warned against sharing unverified information that could damage the city's reputation.
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The Ipoh City Council (MBI) in Malaysia denied allegations that Chinese characters were installed on the iconic Ipoh sign on a hillside near Jalan Kuala Kangsar. The council confirmed that an image circulating online in a Facebook group was fake and manipulated using AI technology or digital editing. The sign was dismantled for inspection and repair, and the council warned against sharing unverified information that could damage the city’s reputation.