A POST circulating on social media claims that the Road Transport Department (JPJ) has proposed allowing Rohingya refugees in Malaysia to obtain valid driving licenses.
The claim was uploaded as a headline structured to look like an official news report on a Facebook page named "Along Auto Parts."
Within 12 hours of being posted, it garnered significant traction, pulling in over 1,800 comments and more than 300 shares online.
Did the JPJ actually propose such a move?
Verdict:
FALSE
The JPJ has strongly denied the claims, clarifying that no such proposal was ever made or submitted.
In a statement on its official Facebook page, the department warned that the viral post falsely utilized JPJ's name, identity, and logo to create misleading content disguised as legitimate news.
To address the spread of fake news and protect its credibility, the department lodged an official report with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to facilitate a formal investigation and enable action against those responsible for creating and distributing the content.
"JPJ takes a serious view of any party producing, modifying, or disseminating content that uses the department's name, identity, or image in a way that could mislead the public," the department said.
Members of the public are advised not to share or amplify unverified claims and to verify information directly through official JPJ communication channels.
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