Malaysia

Mat Sabu’s office denies involvement in viral durian programme launch

It promises strict action against any party misusing minister’s name in unapproved events

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 08 Jul 2023 10:06AM

Mat Sabu’s office denies involvement in viral durian programme launch
Responding to false reports circulating on social media, the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry’s office denies any involvement of Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu in the controversial durian programme launch, which will take place on July 10. – Bernama pic, July 8, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – The office of Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu has denied the minister’s involvement and presence in the Malaysian Export Durian Quality and Data System Programme launch ceremony, which went viral on social media yesterday.

In a statement uploaded on Mohamad’s Facebook page, the office said it would not hesitate to take strict action against any party found to be misusing the minister’s name.

“In connection with that, the office of the agriculture and food security minister would like to advise any party not to misuse the minister’s name in any programme that does not receive confirmation or approval from the minister’s office,” the statement read.

The statement was issued after the minister’s involvement in the programme, which will take place at a hotel here on July 10, went viral on social media. – Bernama, July 8, 2023

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