COMMENT | On April 23, the Investment, Trade, and Industry Ministry announced an investigation into a company’s allegation that it was not paid for creative works provided to the ministry for an ongoing expo in Osaka, Japan.

In a statement, the ministry said it takes the matter seriously and is gathering all facts regarding the allegation, which has gone viral on social media.

“The ministry takes note of the allegation about the Malaysia World Expo concept creation that has been circulating on social media and reported by the press.

“The ministry is undertaking a...