JPM: Anwar's UEC Recognition Post On Twitter Was Posted By A Fake Account
The Prime Minister's Department (JPM) says a Twitter handle impersonated Anwar Ibrahim's official account to make an alleged announcement on the recognition of the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC).
By Sadho Ram — 07 Dec 2022, 03:01 PM — Updated almost 2 years ago
A Twitter handle impersonated the official account of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, according to the Prime Minister's Department (JPM)
In a statement today, 7 December, JPM said that the fake Twitter account, using the handle "@anwarinrahim", disseminated false information and fabricated an issue on the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC).
The Prime Minister's official Twitter handle is @anwaribrahim.
The handle impersonating Anwar's official account used the same display picture as used in his handle to spread the fake information stating, "The recognition of UEC will be discussed on a ministry level, and this proposal will be approved by the unity government, in accordance with the Pakatan Harapan manifesto".
JPM advised people to not share any unverified or fake information
"The information on that social media account is fake. The public is advised not to disseminate or share any unverified or fake information," the department said while asking people to refer to the official social media accounts of the Prime Minister for verified announcements on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
Meanwhile, a check by SAYS found that the handle, @anwarinrahim, impersonating Anwar's official account is no longer in existence
Screenshot of the fake Twitter handle impersonating Anwar's official account.
Image via Twitter/SAYSFor the record, the UEC is a standardised test for Malaysian independent Chinese secondary schools students since 1975
While it is recognised as a qualification for entrance into many tertiary educational institutions around the world, it's not recognised by the government of Malaysia for entry into public universities.
