THE act of spreading slander to create a negative perception of the  government and its leaders must never be condoned, Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister Eddin Syazlee Shith said. 

He said this was because slander could threaten national security and unity. 

“We are in an era of information technology, without borders. We do not deny the influence of social media as the main medium to disseminate information on the government’s policies and agendas, and as a link between the people and leaders. 

“However, each citizen need to equip themselves with knowledge, exercise prudence and go by ethics when using social media,” he said, in his speech at the launch of the MyMerdeka Sayangi Malaysiaku: Malaysia Bersih 2019 in Seremban, today.

His speech was read out by Negri Sembilan State Unity, Information and National Integration committee chairman Choo Ken Hwa.

Eddin Syazlee said the wellbeing of the country is the collective responsibility of all Malaysians.

About the event, he said the programme was as a platform clearly convey the new government’s policies and information.

MyMerdeka Sayangi Malaysiaku’ programme, now in its fourth year, is aimed at fostering solidarity among the various races to establish a united nation. – Bernama, September 14, 2019.