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Prime Minister's Office declares letter on highway widening approval a forgery

The Prime Minister's Office said a July 17 letter claiming cabinet approval for a PLUS highway widening project is fake and warned the public not to share it.

The Prime Minister's Office has dismissed a July 17 letter that alleged cabinet consent for a Private Financing Initiative to widen the North-South Expressway (PLUS) as a forgery. The office emphasized that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim did not issue or sign the document. Officials urged citizens to refrain from distributing or believing the fake letter.

A police report has been lodged concerning the falsification and misuse of the prime minister's name and the office's official identity. The PMO indicated that appropriate legal measures will be pursued against those found responsible. The warning aims to prevent misinformation and protect the integrity of governmental communications.

Why it matters

A fake government approval letter could mislead investors and the public about a major infrastructure project.

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