Did Customs DG use public funds for Bangkok trip?

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The Customs Department Denies Misuse of Public Funds for Director-General's Bangkok Trip

The Customs Department has refuted social media allegations that its director-general, Datuk Anis Rizana Mohd Zainudin, utilised public funds for a personal vacation to Bangkok, Thailand. The department has confirmed that all expenses for the trip were personally borne by the director-general and that no government funds were involved.
Leave and Travel Approval Process

Datuk Anis Rizana Mohd Zainudin's two-day leave, from October 30 to November 1, was officially approved through the Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) by the Treasury secretary-general. Furthermore, approval was granted for her to travel abroad for personal reasons, adhering to the guidelines stipulated in General Circular No. 3 of 2012, which governs private international travel for public officials.
Personal Expenses Covered by Director-General

Contrary to the circulating claims, the Customs Department explicitly stated that Datuk Anis Rizana Mohd Zainudin personally covered all costs associated with her private visit to Bangkok. This includes expenses for travel, accommodation, and any other related expenditures, with no allocation of departmental funds being used.
Action Taken Against False Allegations

In response to the baseless allegations, the Customs Department has lodged a police report concerning the social media claims. The department has also issued a plea to the public, urging them to refrain from spreading such unverified information.
Previous Allegations Also Denied

This is not the first time the Customs Department has had to address public accusations against its director-general. Previously, Datuk Anis Rizana Mohd Zainudin was also alleged to have interfered in an investigation related to a luxury vehicle smuggling syndicate in Sarawak, a claim that the department also denied.

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