KOTA KINABALU — The Chief Minister’s Press Office today denied a recent posting on social media claiming the handing over of Covid-19 food baskets assistance in Sabah had been delayed due to the inefficiency of the civil servants.
In a statement today, the Chief Minister’s Press Office said the post that went viral on all social media platforms accompanied by the picture of Chief Minister Datuk Hajiji Noor was fake news.
It said the posting was a malicious attempt to undermine and discredit the newly-formed Gabungan Rakyat Sabah state government and its leader.
“The chief minister never made such a remark, instead he was very appreciative of the hard work put up by all quarters involved in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic as well as those who have rendered assistance to people affected by the movement control order,” read the statement.
It said a report will be lodged to the relevant authorities so that appropriate action is taken against those responsible for the creation and dissemination of the fake news. – Bernama, November 15, 2020
