MCMC denies allegation of blocking access to international news portals
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has denied the allegation that it had blocked access to articles from international news portals. In a statement, the MCMC stressed that the allegation was not true and was meant to mislead internet users in Malaysia. The commission said based on its investigation, the uniform resource […]
Malaysia to set up cyber security command centre
PUTRAJAYA: The government will enhance cyber security in the country by setting up a Cyber Security Command Centre, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah. He said the establishment of the integrated centre, to be headed by Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and with the National Security Council […]
Office refutes fake news on Pak Lah’s death
KUALA LUMPUR: The Office of Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi today refuted the viral social media post claiming that the country’s fifth Prime Minister had died this morning. In a statement, it said Tun Abdullah, or fondly known as Pak Lah, is in good health with his family around. “The Office will take legal action against those […]
Over RM120k in grants given to longhouse JKKKs
BINTULU: Kakus assemblyman Datuk John Sikie Tayai handed out Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants amounting to RM126,000 to 11 longhouse village development and security committees (JKKKs) and one Parent-Teacher Association in Bawan, Kakus constituency. During a cerenomy at the Kilan longhouse, Begeri, Jalan Selangau-Bintulu, Sikie reiterated the importance of JKKKs and longhouse chiefs to be […]
Book them for spreading fake news
KUCHING: Politicians from Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) have been urged not to mislead the public just for the sake of scoring political points. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing said this in response to an earlier statement made by a PSB member over the Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s […]
Fake news irks resident’s office
MIRI: A Facebook posting claiming non-payment of salaries to employees of the Resident’s Office here for three to four months has put the office in a bad light. And it is not amused. The office today denied the claims, arguing that the fake news was obviously aimed at tarnishing its credibility and reputation. The posting […]
Stop posting false news
KUCHING: The Chief Minister wants the public to be more responsible on social media, and not post false information that may cause confusion and unease. Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said posting something on social media platforms must be supported by facts. “Please do not post arbitrarily because when people read (the posting), they […]
Don’t believe fake news about Covid-19 vaccines
KANGAR: Senior citizens who successfully completed two doses of Covid-19 vaccine under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme yesterday urged the public to stop worrying about getting vaccinated. Nearly 1,000 senior citizens who received the vaccine at the Dewan 2020 vaccination centre (PPV) expressed their gratitude for not being easily swayed by the spread of fake […]
Fake news on post-injection effects refuted
MIRI: Senior vaccinees who had gotten their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at Eastwood Hall vaccination centre here said they had not experienced any negative symptoms or discomfort, so they advised against being influenced by fake news. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin found this out after listening to several senior vaccinees during his […]
Check Medac official website for authentic info on assistance and other items
KUCHING: Authentic information on all initiatives, programmes and assistance provided by the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (Medac) are available in its official website or its social media accounts and agencies under the ministry. Medac Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar stressed this in view of false information on assistance provided by […]
