KUALA LUMPUR, JUN 30 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) denies allegations of issuing any applications or offers related to the procurement of work, supplies or services via social media applications.
MetMalaysia, in a statement today, informed that it was taking the matter seriously after receiving complaints about irresponsible individuals posing as department officials to offer non-existent procurement deals.
“The department has never issued any such applications or offers via social media applications such as WhatsApp or Telegram, nor via email other than the department’s official email,” the statement said.
MetMalaysia also filed a police report regarding the matter and advised members of the public who are victims or receive suspicious applications to immediately file a report with the authorities to assist in the investigation.
All MetMalaysia procurement matters are officially carried out only through the eProcurement System in accordance with the government procurement procedures and regulations in force.
“The public, companies and suppliers are advised to always be vigilant and to first check the validity of any offer or application associated with MetMalaysia,” the statement said.
— BERNAMA
