A fitness coach has denied online rumours identifying her as the woman linked to former minister Faishal Ibrahim’s resignation, saying the allegations have caused distress to her and her family.
Rasidah Caudal spoke out on July 27 after screenshots circulated on social media claiming she was “the one who caused MP Faishal to resign”.
In a statement posted on her Facebook and Instagram accounts, she categorically rejected the allegations, saying her only interactions with Assoc Prof Faishal were at two community fitness events where he attended as the Guest of Honour.
The first was a Piloxing session held at Kampung Ubi Community Club on March 29 as part of an International Women’s Day event organised by the Kembangan CC Women’s Executive Committee.
The second was a Racial Harmony Day event at Kampung Ubi CC on July 12. Rasidah said she left for France on July 15, before news of his resignation emerged.
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She challenged those making the allegations to produce “real, unfabricated proof” of their claims.
“I ask those posting and commenting on these false accusations to please refrain from doing so,” she wrote. “May the people sharing these unsubstantiated rumours at least have the backbone to supplement them with proof.”
She also warned that spreading falsehoods could have legal consequences.
“I remind you that the propagation of these falsehoods is punishable under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA), and I will not hesitate to take legal action against anyone spreading these false rumours,” she wrote.
Rasidah said the online speculation appeared to stem from people searching for answers surrounding Faishal’s resignation.
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