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Be sceptical of postings on social media, public told

PUSA: The public is reminded not to completely believe anything raised on social media. Member of Parliament for Batang Lupar Mohamad Shafizan Kepli said that some parties are less sensitive and selfish when using social media. According to him, they deliberately stir up hatred and slander against something. “Worse being an agent of provocation who […]

Fake news spreaders deserve heavier penalty

KUALA LUMPUR: With the growing popularity of social media platforms, the dissemination of fake news remains a global concern. Malaysia is no exception. According to a study carried out by Global Risk Journalism Hub – a research network on issues surrounding global journalism and the communication of global risks – Malaysia is ranked third (77 […]

Verify authenticity of information in social media

SIMUNJAN: The Program Taklimat Isu Semasa Komuniti Keluarga Malaysia organised by the Information Department is very timely to disseminate accurate and latest information on current issues as well as issues arising from the implementation of new government policies. Batang Sadong MP Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said, such programme was crucial in order to explain issues […]

No pig DNA in frozen squid ring samples

KUCHING: The national Department of Chemistry has confirmed that no pig DNA or porcine was detected in the frozen squid ring samples as claimed by a consumer in a post that went viral on social media recently. Federal Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the results came from samples […]

SDMC: Don’t spread fake news

KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster management Committee (SDMC) has advised the public to not spread or share false news or information regarding Covid-19. “This includes mass mediums such as social media, print and social messaging,” said SDMC on Thursday (Aug 19). “All the latest official developments or information regarding Covid-19 will be released by SDMC. “For […]

Getting ‘em jabbed no easy task

Telang Usan rep has a fight on his hands BY AMMAR HAMZAH KUCHING: The war against the Covid-19 pandemic aside, Dennis Ngau has another major fight on his hands. The Telang Usan assemblyman is facing an uphill battle trying to convince his constituents to get vaccinated against the coronavirus disease. Nevertheless, he is not one who […]

Police probe fake news on AZ vaccines

KUCHING: Police are investigating a Facebook post allegedly spreading fake news with regard to the number of AstraZeneca vaccines received by the state. District police chief Ashmon Bajah said the probe followed a police report received from a State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) staff on the fake news. In the Facebook post, the user claimed […]

Housewife, tutor first to be charged under Emergency Ordinance

KUALA LUMPUR: A housewife and a tutor are the first individuals in the country to be charged in court under the Emergency Ordinance for spreading fake news related to Covid-19 infection and vaccine for the virus. In Perlis, Norjannah Rusli, 28, was fined RM5,000, in default five months’ jail, by the Kangar Sessions Court after […]

Spread of fake news worrying

LIMBANG: The spread of fake and defamatory information not only confuses the community but also negates the development that the Sarawak government has implemented for the people. Batu Danau assemblyman Paulus Palu Gumbang said, for example, the spread of fake news on the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) project involving the construction of cement road at […]

Repeal Emergency (Essential Powers) (No.2) Ordinance

KUCHING: The Advocates Association of Sarawak (AAS) said the Emergency (Essential Powers) (No.2) Ordinance 2021 bore a resemblance to the repealed Anti-Fake News Act 2018. AAS president Antonion P. K. Sim said the Ordinance appeared to erode the Freedom of Speech and Expression as enshrined in Article 10 of the Federal Constitution and should be […]