PUTRAJAYA, 14 JULY: Parties who have been harmed by the spread of bogus news or information via internet applications have been asked to file police reports with evidence such as screenshots and web URLs. According to a statement released today by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), a report might be filed at the nearest police station to allow for an inquiry.
The MCMC stated it takes issues like spreading fake news or content through messaging apps like WhatsApp seriously because it can produce fear, panic, and unrest among the population, which could hurt the country, especially in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.
“MCMC is always committed to giving technical assistance to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) in investigations that would assist them in taking enforcement action,” it stated.
Affected parties are also advised to issue a denial or clarification on the charges that are false or erroneous, according to MCMC, in order to prevent the news and information from spreading further.
It added that reports of abuse may be made directly to platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
The public is also encouraged to use the ‘Sebenarnya.my’ portal by reporting any suspicious information to the ‘Salur Kepada Kami’ (Channel To Us) page (https://sebenarnya.my/salur/), where the information will be forwarded to the relevant ministries and agencies for verification.
“Stop sharing any doubtful or unauthentic content,” the statement continued./n
