Meta Platforms Apologizes for Removing Malaysian PM's Content

Meta Platforms issued an apology for removing content from the social media accounts of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim concerning the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The content has since been restored with a 'newsworthy' label, according to a Meta spokesperson.

Meta Platforms has issued an apology for the removal of content from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's Facebook and Instagram accounts, which was related to the recent assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

The content has now been restored. A Meta spokesperson explained in an emailed response to Reuters' queries that the content has been labeled as 'newsworthy.'

The company acknowledged the error and confirmed the reinstatement of the removed posts.

(With inputs from agencies.)