Community Communications Department director-general Mohammad Agus Yusoff has reportedly confirmed he has tendered his resignation.
He reportedly told Bernama that he sent the notice to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday, less than a year after he was appointed on Feb 2.
“I have a (job) offer, there was no pressure on me. So when everything has been settled, whether I want to retire or take on a new post which is even more challenging, just wait for the news.
“If my resignation is accepted by the prime minister, I will resign immediately,” he was quoted as saying.
J-Kom was rebranded from the BN-era Special Affairs Department (Jasa), which was often associated with government propaganda.
The department has been accused of failing to handle attacks from opposition-aligned internet users on matters pertaining to race, religion, and royalty (3R) issues.
Among others, Johor DAP secretary Marina Ibrahim demanded Agus to be replaced, claiming that the government’s information does not reach its intended targets.
A Perikatan Nasional MP also recently urged for J-Kom to be disbanded as the department allegedly failed its designated roles, including nurturing a knowledge-based community by strengthening constitutional education, as well as political education among 18-year-old first-time voters. - Mkini
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