MCMC to punish pedlars of fake news of infected cabinet



THE Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) today warned of stern action against those spreading false news alleging 13 cabinet members were infected with Covid-19.

MCMC said Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob had refuted the claim in his daily press conference as well as issued a rebuttal published on Sebenarnya.my.

Police and the MCMC will take action against purveyors of fake news under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, it said in a statement.

“The MCMC hereby warns the public against spreading false news and to always be wary of  dubious information and news,” it said.

Information can be verified and fake news reported on sebenarnya.my or Telegram. – Bernama, October 9, 2020.


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  • How about punishing Cabinet Ministers who break quarantine rules?
    Is that not on the agenda?
    This is clearly an incompetent illegitimate backdoor government with a Double Standards PM.

    Posted 3 years ago by Arul Inthirarajah · Reply