KUCHING, May 28 — Journalists and media practitioners have been called upon to assist the Communications Ministry in combating the spread of fake news, particularly on social media platforms. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil emphasized the importance of vigilance and critical assessment in reporting, highlighting that the World Economic Forum (WEF) has identified misinformation and fake news as major global risks in its 2024 Global Risk Report. Speaking at the National Journalists’ Day (Hawana) 2024 celebration, Fahmi stated, “A lot of information spread on social media includes fake news.
I urge my media friends to help the Communications Ministry, especially in combating the spread of misinformation.” The event, officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, saw the participation of key figures such as Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg and various dignitaries, alongside about 1,000 local and international media practitioners. The government continues its efforts through platforms like Sebenarnya.my, MyCheck Malaysia, and RTM’s “Biar Betul!” segment to counter misinformation.
