PMO files police report over forged PLUS highway project letter

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has taken action against a forged document purporting to be an official communication regarding highway infrastructure development. The letter in question falsely claimed that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had issued approval for a private finance initiative (PFI) scheme to widen the PLUS highway network.

According to the PMO, the Prime Minister never issued or signed the purported letter, and no such Cabinet approval for the described project exists. The discovery of the fraudulent document prompted the office to escalate the matter to law enforcement authorities for investigation.

The filing of the police report underscores the PMO's commitment to combating document forgery and protecting the integrity of official government communications. The circulation of false government letters could potentially mislead stakeholders and the public regarding policy decisions and infrastructure projects.

Investigations are expected to focus on identifying the source of the forged letter and determining the intent behind its creation and distribution. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about document fraud and the importance of verification protocols when dealing with purported official government communications.