Kuala lumpur: The Department of Environment (DOE) has denied issuing, publishing, or verifying the infographic titled 'Ranking Kebersihan Negeri Malaysia 2024', which has been widely circulated on social media platforms and messaging applications. The DOE stated that it had never released any media statement, report, or response regarding the purported ranking of states as displayed in the infographic.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the department advised the public not to disseminate the information or use it as an official reference without first verifying it with the department. The public is also cautioned against believing, disseminating, or sharing unverified information, as it may mislead others and create misunderstandings about the actual facts. The DOE emphasized that the spread of unverified information could not only mislead the public but also potentially erode public confidence in official information relating to environmental management and conservation.
To avoid confusion, the DOE affirmed that all official media statements, reports, statistics, infographics, announcements, and information issued by the department would only be published through its official communication channels, including its official portal at www.doe.gov.my, Facebook (@JabatanAlamSekitar), Instagram (@jabatanalamsekitar), X (@jasmalaysia), TikTok (@jas_malaysia_official), and YouTube (@JabatanAlamSekitar).
The department underscored its serious stance against any misuse of its name, logo, or corporate identity, as well as the dissemination of misleading information that could affect its reputation and credibility. The DOE will not hesitate to take appropriate legal action against any party found to have misused the department's identity or spread false information by linking it to the department. It remains committed to ensuring that all information conveyed to the public is accurate, authentic, transparent, and credible, in line with its responsibilities as the authority responsible for managing and protecting the country's environment.