“LABUAN, May 17 — Labuan Corporation (LC) has lodged a police report calling for a thorough investigation into a viral Facebook post that allegedly tarnished its image by linking it to a proposed casino development on Pulau Papan. LC chief executive officer Rithuan Ismail said the report was lodged at the Labuan police station on May 15 following the posting, which had used the photographs of him and LC deputy chairman Simsudin Sidek. He said the posting, uploaded by a Facebook page known as Suara Labuan, allegedly claimed that LC was involved in a proposal to build a casino on Pulau Papan. Rithuan firmly denied the allegation, stressing that the local authority has no intention or plan to turn the island into a gambling hub. “LC has better plans for Pulau Papan as a tourism island, and it does not necessarily need a casino to attract visitors,” he told Bernama today. He said the viral statement had created a misleading public perception and could tarnish LC’s credibility as the local authority responsible for the island’s development and tourism planning. Rithuan said Pulau Papan, one of Labuan’s well-known island attractions, has strong potential in sustainable tourism, recreational activities, nature-based products, heritage elements and family-oriented attractions. He said any proposal for tourism development on the island must be aligned with proper planning, public interest, environmental considerations and existing government policies. “LC will continue to focus on responsible tourism development that benefits the people and strengthens Labuan’s position as a tourist destination,” he said. Rithuan also reminded social media users to be responsible when publishing or sharing unverified claims, especially those involving public institutions and development matters. He said LC would leave the matter to the police for further investigation. — Bernama
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