In a recent social media incident, a Malaysian national, Saifuddin Amri, working in the field of cyber security in Saudi Arabia, appears to have landed in hot water for what seems to be criticism of the Saudi government. Saifuddin's tweet caught the attention of a few Saudi locals, who decided to expose Saifuddin's personal details. As a result, it is reported that Saifuddin has been fired from his job.
Though there have been no official statements regarding this situation, it is alleged that Saifuddin is currently detained. Concerned Malaysians have taken to Twitter to garner support and attention for his case. One Malaysian claims to have been in touch with Saifuddin's family and is seeking assistance from the Prime Minister to secure his release.
Kawan-kawan yang nampak post ni, bantu tag sesiapa yang boleh bantu. Menteri ke, PA menteri ke sesiapa sajalah. Saya tak kenal semua. Any update saya tunggu ahli keluarga beliau maklumkan. Beliau seorang diri di sana, anak isteri ada di Malaysia. Doakan beliau!
— addien90 (@addien90s) November 6, 2023
Korang tahu tak ada rakyat Malaysia yang bekerja di Saudi dibuang kerja serta merta gara-gara satu tweet, dan dia juga sudah ditahan oleh Penguatkuasa di Saudi?
— Zac (@ZacZakirin13) November 6, 2023
Ada byk sgt pengajaran untuk dipelajari.
1. Kalau kita senang cari makan dekat tempat orang, buat cara cari makan.
The outcome of Saifuddin's situation remains uncertain, and Malaysians on Twitter are actively advocating for his cause.
A reminder that Malaysians should exercise restraint and avoid making speculations, as no official statements have been issued at this time. It is advisable to be patient and allow the authorities to conduct their investigations without engaging in speculation.
