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PMO denies authenticity of letter on PLUS highway widening plan
The Prime Minister's Office has dismissed as fraudulent a letter purportedly bearing Cabinet approval for a major expansion of the PLUS expressway network. The PMO said the document, dated July 17, does not represent any official government decision.
LSN Malaysia ·
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 17 — The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) rejected claims that a letter authorizing Cabinet approval for PLUS highway widening initiatives is genuine, calling it a forged document.
The letter, dated July 17, was presented as evidence of government backing for the expressway expansion project. However, the PMO's statement today clarified that no such official endorsement had been issued through the document in question.
The emergence of the disputed letter has raised questions about the authenticity of communications purporting to carry high-level government approval. The PMO's denial comes amid ongoing discussions about infrastructure development priorities in the country.
Authorities have not disclosed additional details about the origin of the forged letter or whether investigations into its creation and circulation have been initiated. The incident highlights concerns about the potential misuse of official documentation to advance private interests.