PUTRAJAYA: There is a need to revamp the Community Communications Department (J-Kom) to bring it in line with the aspirations of the Madani government, says Fahmi Fadzil.
"This means that I somewhat agree with the view expressed," the Communications Minister told reporters at a press conference on Wednesday (Jan 3).
He was asked if he agreed with former special affairs department (Jasa) director-general Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi who said J-Kom needed to be revamped.
Fahmi said a review of J-Kom's functions could also prevent it from getting embroiled in future controversies.
J-Kom deputy director Datuk Ismail Yusop recently claimed that there was a "Dubai Move" orchestrated by Opposition leaders, including several government MPs, to topple the administration led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The alleged meeting was said to have taken place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
On Tuesday (Jan 2), Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi confirmed that the meeting took place but described it as a "waste of time."
Meanwhile, asked if disciplinary action would be taken against Ismail, Fahmi said he had already spoken to him on the matter.
“I understand it's not an official statement, but it's a message spread in a WhatsApp group. So, several things need to be reorganised to ensure that such issues do not recur in the future,” he said.
