Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Singapore's Online Safety Commission has removed a TikTok post falsely linking a fitness instructor to former Acting Minister Faishal Ibrahim's resignation. The commission, operational since June, is tackling online harms including misinformation and harassment.
Delhi Police has firmly denied circulating reports that Jantar Mantar, India's prominent protest venue, has been locked or closed to demonstrations, reaffirming its status as an active site for authorized peaceful assemblies.
A Malaysian Sessions Court has ordered prominent blogger Papagomo to present his defence against charges of disseminating false information online regarding alleged withdrawals of support by PKR parliamentarians from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
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Malaysia's Election Commission has clarified that early vote counting for Negeri Sembilan's state election will commence at 5 pm on August 1, not before. The EC dismissed viral social media claims showing Perikatan Nasional leading early ballots as false.
Malaysia's Communications Minister has called on Negeri Sembilan voters to verify election campaign information through mainstream media rather than trusting unvetted social media content, as the MCMC reports rising fake news complaints.
Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh has dismissed false claims circulating online about Kuala Lumpur City Hall's workforce composition, releasing actual employment figures and urging the public not to be misled during the election campaign.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has underscored the indispensable role of ethical, independent and responsible media in fortifying democratic institutions and building an informed citizenry, particularly amid rising misinformation challenges.
A Chinese content creator received a 20-month prison sentence for publishing fabricated safety claims about Xiaomi's SU7 electric vehicle. The viral video, which reached 3 million views, prompted authorities to intensify enforcement against automotive industry misinformation.
United Nations Under-Secretary-General Melissa Fleming has urged young people to champion information integrity through responsible social media use, while calling on governments to regulate digital platforms and hold tech companies accountable for creating safe spaces.
Malaysia's communications regulator recorded 29 complaints about online misinformation during the recent Johor state election campaign, with fake news and hate speech comprising the bulk of reports.
The Johor Department of Information has deployed 26 mobile units across all 10 districts and 56 state constituencies to promote voter participation and combat fake news during the state election campaign.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry has reasserted that Sebenarnya.my operates as an impartial fact-checking platform grounded in official sources, dismissing suggestions it functions as a government mouthpiece.
Johor DAP leaders are mobilizing voters ahead of Saturday's state election, highlighting stories of overseas Malaysians sacrificing significantly to vote while warning against the spread of false information online.
South Korea has tightened laws against fake news with severe financial penalties, but press groups and opposition lawmakers warn the vague definition could chill journalism and enable political censorship.
The Department of Environment has firmly denied creating or endorsing a widely-shared infographic ranking Malaysian states by cleanliness. The DOE cautioned the public against treating unverified content as official information.
PKR Pahang has strongly denied an online report claiming the party expressed displeasure over Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's reception at FELDA's 70th anniversary in Jengka, calling the narrative misleading and unfounded.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Communications and Multimedia Commission are deepening collaboration to better manage public crises and suppress the proliferation of damaging digital material.
Malaysia's Communications Minister has urged social media platforms to intensify efforts against false information during the Johor state election, warning of particular risks on polling day this Saturday.
UKM has rejected viral claims that it admits five international students for every local student, stating official data shows international undergraduates represent just 8 percent of its 46,151-strong student body.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has rejected assertions that a man appearing in a viral social media post is employed by the agency, as the content continues circulating across digital platforms.
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Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has called for the Johor state election campaign to be conducted with decorum and factual accuracy rather than slander, warning that both the Election Commission and police will take legal action against violators.