List of fake news viraled
KUALA LUMPUR: The following is the list of items on the social media which have been declared as fake news by the relevant agencies via a media statement from the Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) Quick Response Team. • Tawau District Police Chief, Sabah has denied claims of a notice of an order by the […]
Ignore fake news
KUCHING: Once again, the public are reminded not to easily believe fake or unverified news on social media. Regarding this, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said people should only trust news from the authorities and reputable mainstream media. “We are aware that some people spread fake news which can confuse the public. […]
Pesticides in the sky fake news
KUCHING: Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Datuk Seri Affendi Buang yesterday stressed that the viral news regarding a special military helicopter used to spray pesticides against Covid-19 in the sky is fake. He further urged everyone to immediately stop spreading the fake news. “Although it did not not clearly state whether the helicopters […]
Armed Forces denies using helicopters to spray disinfectants
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) today dismissed social media reports claiming that special military helicopters have been used to spray disinfectants against Covid-19 across the country. When contacted by Bernama, Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Affendi Buang said the news was fake. Meanwhile, the National Security Council (NSC), in a statement, asked […]
Cops open 40 probe papers over fake news
KUALA LUMPUR: The police have opened 40 investigation papers in connection with postings of fake news about Covid-19 on the social media since last Jan 25 until Tuesday. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Huzir Mohamed said of the total, 11 cases were charged for an offence under Section 505 (b) of the Penal Code, three […]
TWO COVID HOSPITAL PATIENTS ESCAPE A HOAX
PORT DICKSON: News on two positive COVID-19 patients running away from Port Dickson Hospital, which went viral on the social media since yesterday, is not true, said Port Dickson district police chief Supt Aidi Sham Mohamed. Instead, he said, the two men, aged 40 and 44, went to the hospital for health screening after they […]
Stop spreading fake news
KUCHING: Members of the public are advised to stop spreading fake or unverified news on social media platforms. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday warned those doing so would end up being fined, jailed or both. “The police and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will not hesitate to act against those […]
‘It’s fake news’
KUCHING: A message circulating around claiming that Sarikei MP Wong Ling Biu has passed away is not true. Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said people should not spread unverified news that may cause any panic. “It is also important for us to show some respect to his family members during this tough time,” he said […]
Be wary of unverified Covid-19 news
KUCHING: Any updates or information pertaining to Covid-19 will be issued by the State Disaster Management Committee. Therefore, the committee’s secretariat seeks the cooperation of the public to not share unverified or fake news pertaining to Covid-19 through social messaging platforms, social media or print media. For verification or enquiries, the State Disaster Management Committee […]
Minister vows to uphold media freedom
PUTRAJAYA: The new Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah has vowed to uphold media freedom and not to compromise on fake news. “I am still the same Saifuddin that upholds freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law. “I stand on my principle. While we must uphold freedom (of the media), we cannot compromise […]
