Mat Sabu’s Facebook account compromised

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry said Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu’s Facebook page has been taken over, and warned the public to be wary of new posts purporting to be from the minister.

In a brief statement, the ministry said Mohamad’s official Facebook page had been “hacked” around 4pm today, with administrators unable to gain access to the said account.

“The ministry is currently working on regaining access to the Facebook account.

“Therefore, any status or statements uploaded after this announcement is not from the minister or a legitimate administrator,” the minister’s office said.