JPJ denies fake news on Rohingya driving licences, files MCMC report
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 24 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) today denied a statement published on the ‘Along Au...
On September 24, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) refuted a claim made by the ‘Along Auto Parts’ Facebook page about allowing Rohingya individuals to obtain driving licenses. The alleged statement was presented as an official news report on their account. Following this, JPJ has reported the incident to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to initiate an investigation and take appropriate action concerning the spread of such content.
The department emphasized the seriousness of any party producing, altering, or distributing content that utilizes the department’s name, identity, or image in a manner that misleads the public and damages JPJ's credibility. They issued a warning to the public, urging them not to disseminate unverified information and to consult official JPJ channels for accurate and verified details.
The ‘Along Auto Parts’ Facebook page, which posted the statement 12 hours prior, still displayed the content as of 9:15 am, accumulating over 1,800 comments and 325 shares.
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