Kuala lumpur: The Public Service Department (PSD) has denied recent social media claims that the government’s pension scheme changed starting Jan 1 this year. In a statement on its official Facebook page, the department stressed that pensions for current public servants remain unaffected.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the PSD emphasized that any information related to pensions must be verified through official government sources. The department highlighted the importance of relying on accurate information and warned the public against spreading misinformation.

The public is reminded that spreading false information is an offence under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. This reminder serves as a caution against the dissemination of unverified claims, which could lead to legal consequences.

Meanwhile, the PSD’s Pensions Division also denied the allegation, stating that the viral information did not originate from the division or the Retirement Fund (Incorporated) (KWAP). This clarification aims to ensure that public servants and other stakeholders are correctly informed about the status of the pension scheme.