Those responsible for Jalur Gemilang gaffe in SPM report identified

The individuals responsible for the inaccurate display of Jalur Gemilang images in the recent SPM Examination Results Analysis Report have been identified, said Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.

The chief secretary to the government said appropriate actions will be taken following the Public Service Department (PSD) Disciplinary Board’s procedures.

He added that those involved have been identified and divided into two groups: those above and below Grade 48.

“Officers below Grade 48 will be managed by the Education Ministry, while those above Grade 48 will face action from the PSD,” he told reporters after officiating the closing of the Southeast Asia Anti-Corruption Conference in Putrajaya today.

He further explained that actions to be taken will be under the regulations outlined in the General Orders and the Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations of 1993.

Earlier, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said an internal investigation into the erroneous Jalur Gemilang is still underway.

She called for all parties to give space for the investigation to proceed.

“We will not compromise on the matters related to this investigation. We will provide space for a thorough investigation to be carried out so that such a mistake, which I believe has had a significant impact, is not repeated.

“The Jalur Gemilang issue is no joke, so give us space, and we will provide our full commitment and support to this investigation process,” she told reporters after officiating the 56th KPM-MSSM-Milo Sports Awards 2024 in Putrajaya today.

Previously, the Education Ministry was reportedly conducting a detailed investigation into the error.

Several AI-generated images shown on pages 14 and 15 of the report depicted the national flag inaccurately.

The ministry has also apologised for the error and instructed that the printed reports be returned, with corrections currently being made.

- Bernama

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