The Prime Minister’s Department has clarified that the BMW recently used by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is not a newly acquired official vehicle, but an existing government asset assigned temporarily while his official car is undergoing maintenance.
In a Facebook statement, the department said the vehicle belongs to the Protocol and International Conference Secretariat Division.
Existing government asset
According to the department, the BMW is designated for official national duties, including transporting visiting heads of state and government in accordance with international protocol and security requirements.
It said the vehicle is equipped with high-security specifications to withstand high-calibre ballistic threats, explosions and modern security risks, including drone threats.
Temporary arrangement during maintenance
The department said the BMW was selected for the prime minister’s temporary use following advice and a security assessment by the police after his official vehicle, which had been bestowed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, was sent for maintenance.
Clarification follows social media claims
The explanation came after claims circulated on social media when the BMW was seen during the launch of the Teksi Madani programme on July 3.
The department stressed that the vehicle is an existing government asset being used temporarily for official purposes during the maintenance period of the prime minister’s official car.
