{
  "id": 9477743,
  "title": "RTD denies viral claim on Rohingya driving licences",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/rtd-denies-viral-claim-on-rohingya-driving-licences",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T03:01:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1539895/rtd-denies-viral-claim-rohingya-driving-licences"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PUTRAJAYA - The Road Transport Department (RTD) has refuted a viral claim suggesting they had suggested allowing Rohingya to obtain driving licences in Malaysia. The department has reported the matter to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to investigate and take appropriate action regarding the spread of this content. The statement, labeled \"JPJ Proposes Allowing Rohingya to Obtain Driving Licences,\" was shared on a Facebook account, appearing to mimic an official news report. The RTD firmly condemns any attempt to produce, alter, or share content using its name, identity, or images in a way that could mislead the public and damage its credibility. The department also cautioned the public against sharing unverified information and recommended consulting its official channels for accurate and verified information.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA: The Road Transport Department (RTD) has denied a viral statement claiming that it had proposed allowing Rohingya to obtain driving licences in Malaysia.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "JPJ denies viral claim government plans to allow Rohingya to obtain driving licences",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/jpj-denies-viral-claim-government-plans-to-allow-rohingya-to-obtain",
        "published": "2026-09-24T03:14:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "JPJ denies fake news on Rohingya driving licences, files MCMC report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/jpj-denies-fake-news-on-rohingya-driving-licences-files-mcmc-report",
        "published": "2026-09-24T03:21:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}