Sunday, 22 Mar 2020 06:16 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 — The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia is investigating 42 cases of fake news which could cause public confusion during the implementation of the Movement Control Order . The ministry, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission in cooperation with the police, was taking stern action to check the dissemination of fake news, he wrote in his official Twitter account today.A claim that the Ministry of Defence will seek the help of veterans to enforce the MCO.Faking a press release from the National Security Council.A claim that Sungai Buloh Hospital is seeking donation of personal protective equipment for fighting Covid-19.
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