IN THE swirling vortex of Internet rumours, even pop songs aren't immune from controversy.
Recently, whispers circulated that the Health Ministry had raised alarm about the hit song APT by Blackpink's Rosé and Bruno Mars, as it posed a peculiar threat.
So, did the ministry really make this statement about the song?
Verdict:
FALSE
Putting an end to a case of mistaken identity, the Health Ministry has clarified that it did not issue any statements related to the song.
This came after Korean website Koreaboo mistakenly attributed an article to the Health Ministry.
"Any statements regarding this article attributed to the Health Ministry have not been issued or authorised by the Government of Malaysia," it said in a post on X.
"In this regard, we would like to highlight that the post was made by an entity which is not linked to the ministry in any form whatsoever," it added.
The Health Ministry also advised the public to rely on its official channels for verified information and updates on public health matters.
"Please be cautious of unverified information circulating online, as it can lead to confusion and misinformation among the members of the public," it said.
Koreanboo had published an article claiming that the Health Ministry had raised concerns that the song could be harmful and apartments could be a "site of temptation".
However, the original criticism was from the "Public Health Malaysia" Facebook account, which is not related to the government.
