The public or any party responsible for spreading videos or false information that damages the image of ministries or government departments may face legal action under existing laws, according to the Public Service Department.
Public Service Department Deputy Director-General (Operations) Datuk Mohd Shaiful Ibrahim said such measures are necessary to protect the credibility of government agencies and prevent public trust from being undermined.
He said police reports can be lodged to identify individuals responsible for circulating false information, especially when it involves content that tarnishes the reputation of public institutions.
Mohd Shaiful added that any case identified will be referred to the Attorney General’s Chambers for further legal action if necessary.
He stressed, however, that investigations will not be taken lightly and every complaint will be thoroughly examined before any decision is made.
He said those found innocent after investigation would be cleared, while appropriate action would be taken if wrongdoing is confirmed under established procedures.
Speaking at a community programme event, he also highlighted the importance of due process in handling such cases to ensure fairness and accountability.
Meanwhile, the event saw the slaughtering of five cattle contributed by the Public Service Department, involving around 100 participants from various agencies and local residents.
Over 300 recipients from the local community benefited from the distribution of sacrificial meat carried out through a gotong-royong effort.
