RHB Banking Group is investigating an employee who had allegedly uploaded a social media post featuring a doctored image of the prime minister in an outfit bearing the Israeli flag.
In a brief statement, the bank said it took the matter seriously, adding that it upheld the “highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and respect”, both within and outside the workplace.
“Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken should any breach of the group’s code of ethics and conduct be established,” it said.
It also emphasised that the views expressed were the employee’s personal views and did not in any way represent or reflect RHB’s position.
The post, which was uploaded on Facebook, has gone viral.
It comes days after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim hit back at detractors who took issue with the government’s decision to invite US president Donald Trump to the 47th Asean Summit.
In defending the decision to invite Trump, Anwar said he was able to speak privately with the president on various issues, including attacks on Gaza by Washington’s staunch ally, Israel.
