THE Community Communications Department’s (J-Kom) duties and objectives, currently under supervision of the Communications Ministry, would be streamlined, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said.

Fahmi, who is government spokesman, said though this process could take time, it must be done to align with objectives set by the unity government.

“There need to be adjustments to some functions and tasks that align with the Madani government’s aspirations to be carried out by agencies, including J-Kom,” he said when responding to a call by Umno Supreme Council member Puad Zarkashi for a comprehensive overhaul of J-Kom and for it to be led by competent people.

Puad’s call followed claims by J-Kom Deputy Director-General Ismail Yusop about the purported “Dubai Move” aimed at overthrowing the unity government.

Established on February 1, 2021, J-Kom was under the Prime Minister’s Department and regulated communication between the government and the people.

On Ismail’s claims, Fahmi, who met with Ismail, said: “I understand it’s not an official statement, but a message spread in a WhatsApp group. Several things need to be reorganised to ensure such issues do not recur.” – Bernama, January 3, 2024.