Bernama admits: Najib's Pekan photos were 'DOCTORED', huge crowds FAKED

KUALA LUMPUR -- The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) has conducted an initial investigation into allegations that one of its recent photographs was manipulated, said its Editor-in-Chief, Datuk Yong Soo Heong.

"Initial checks revealed that the flawed picture was discovered at the source from where it was sent," he said today when commenting on a Bernama picture taken in Pekan last Saturday.

Further investigations were ongoing to determine the motive of the person concerned and whether there were elements of sabotage, Yong said.

"We are viewing this matter seriously and will not hesitate to take appropriate action against those responsible for the irregularities.

"Bernama always strives to maintain high standards of professionalism and takes a serious view of workplace integrity," he stressed.