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Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has called for Johor's election campaign to be conducted with integrity and decorum, emphasising fact-based messaging over slander as nomination day approaches.
Perikatan Nasional has rejected a fake statement circulating online that alleged the coalition would boycott three upcoming state elections, labelling the claims as false and inaccurate.
The Malaysian Media Council will deploy a new initiative to tackle fabricated content during the Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections, marking the first significant test of mechanisms designed to protect information integrity during campaigning.
Media organisations cannot treat algorithms as adversaries but must learn to harness them strategically to distribute credible journalism, according to a Malaysian communications expert.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has urged ASEAN media professionals to strengthen cross-border collaboration and share best practices to combat misinformation and promote responsible journalism in the region.
Malaysia's religious affairs ministry has committed to intensifying youth engagement programmes to counter extremism and misinformation, responding to Sultan Nazrin Shah's call for religious leaders to address digital-era threats.
Media organisations must prioritise credibility and integrity to survive the digital era, according to Media Prima's deputy group managing editor. The challenge intensifies as newsrooms balance commercial pressures with editorial standards.
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Kelantan's Crown Prince Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra received Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil at Kota Lama Palace, focusing on tackling fake social media accounts and misinformation about the Malaysian Royal Institution.