Five more probed for spreading fake news on Covid-19

KUALA LUMPUR: Five more individuals have been investigated by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the police for spreading fake news on Covid-19.

Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said the five are an addition to the six individuals who had been charged before.

“All the suspects were investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

“MCMC and the police, via the Cyber Crime Special Committee, will continue to tackle the spread of fake news especially on Covid-19 that could confuse the rakyat and spark disharmony,” he said on his Twitter today.

The spread of fake news related to Covid-19 was rampant throughout the Movement Control Order (MCO) which raised concerns among the public.

The government and police have repeatedly warned that the spread of fake news, especially on social media and WhatsApp applications, should be stopped immediately.

Source: NST