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Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has called on ASEAN media professionals to strengthen regional collaboration and establish shared standards to combat the spread of misinformation and advance regional stability.
Malaysia's Media Council will test a new rapid-response system to combat election misinformation during consecutive Johor and Negeri Sembilan state polls, using learnings from the first election to refine the mechanism before the second.
Malaysia's Prime Minister's Department will intensify efforts to engage young people in combating extremism and digital misinformation, responding to Sultan Nazrin Shah's recent call for religious leaders to take a more active role.
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DAP politician Teo Nie Ching has cautioned Johor voters about fake posters bearing the party's name and symbols, urging the public to verify information sources during the ongoing campaign.
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris has distanced itself from a viral poster about registering new Muslims, stating it was never approved by the institution and circulated without official channels.
Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra received Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil at Kota Lama Palace to discuss the ministry's work, focusing on the escalating problem of fake social media accounts spreading false information about Malaysia's royal institutions.
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Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has made a police report concerning viral social media allegations about a RM55 million American property purchase. Investigators believe the account disseminating the claims is counterfeit.
Police in Putrajaya have submitted a circulating social media video alleging a Myanmar national possesses a MyKad to the National Registration Department for verification purposes.
Johor Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has cautioned voters to be wary of false information as phoney candidate rosters for the forthcoming election surface on social media.
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The proliferation of unverified social media commentators spreading sensational news has become increasingly problematic, with experts calling for stronger media literacy and greater reliance on credible news sources.
The Public Service Department has cautioned that individuals circulating false information or videos targeting government ministries and agencies will face disciplinary and legal action to safeguard institutional credibility.
Cambodia's General Department of Immigration has dismissed circulating online reports alleging the government is targeting African nationals for deportation, calling the forged documents completely false.
Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, Bersama's co-founder, has rejected claims that RM8.5 million was used to take over the political party, labeling the allegation as baseless misinformation spread online.
Communication experts say journalists and mainstream media are essential safeguards against misinformation that could destabilise society. They urge media organisations to invest in verification technology and enhance digital literacy.
The Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur has distanced itself from a deceptive poster featuring Archbishop Julian Leow, clarifying that the document contains no authentic or substantiated information.
A new study reveals that four major AI chatbots—ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude and Grok—frequently deliver inaccurate or biased information about elections and foreign policy, with error rates as high as 52%. The findings raise concerns as chatbots become increasingly popular news sources.
A woman has been handed a RM4,000 fine by Sepang Sessions Court for disseminating false information regarding fuel prices through social media, according to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has underscored the importance of BERNAMA as a reliable source of factual information, marking the national news agency's 59th anniversary and commending its commitment to professional journalism.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching revealed that 464 pieces of false content tied to the global supply crisis were identified between late March and end of April, with 312 successfully removed from platforms.