KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — Datuk Aaron Aziz is taking legal action against individuals accused of spreading defamatory material that triggered a wave of online criticism over his alleged comments on the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) humanitarian mission.
The 49-year-old performer, whose full name is Aaron Mustapha Aziz, said the controversy had taken an emotional toll on his family, particularly his children who are studying overseas.
“Bismillah, ya Allah, please ease our affairs. My children are overseas and I cannot hug and comfort them. My child’s birthday was marked with tears,” Aaron said in a video post on Instagram yesterday.
In the same post, the Sheriff: Narko Integriti star shared footage of himself and his wife, Datin Diyana Halik, consulting with their lawyers.
“Daddy will defend all of you until my last breath,” he declared.
The backlash began after an edited clip from an interview circulated online, seemingly showing the Malaysia-based Singaporean actor criticising activists involved in the GSF mission.
The manipulated footage quickly went viral, prompting an outpouring of condemnation from netizens.
Refusing to stay silent, Aaron urged viewers to watch the full, unedited interview, which he said provided proper context to his remarks.
In the original interview, recorded about two weeks earlier, Aaron discussed whether public figures should be compelled to post about the Gaza conflict to satisfy social media expectations. Crucially, he did not mention the GSF mission.
The actor clarified that he has never questioned the efforts of any organisation or individual working to support Palestinians, emphasising that his comments had been misrepresented.
Aaron’s move to pursue legal recourse underscores the growing challenges faced by public figures in an era of selective editing and viral misinformation.
As the legal process unfolds, Aaron remains firm in his commitment to defend his reputation and his family’s well-being — and to “set the record straight” about his views on humanitarian efforts for Palestine.
