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Malaysia's diplomatic mission in Jeddah has dismissed social media rumours claiming Malaysian haj pilgrims remained stranded in Saudi Arabia, confirming all participants from the 1447H/2026 season have completed their journey home.
Singapore's newly established Online Safety Commission has ordered the removal of a TikTok post that falsely implicated a fitness instructor in former Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim's resignation. The post subjected an innocent woman to online harassment and false accusations.
A Sepang court has ordered prominent blogger Papagomo to present his defence against charges of posting false information on social media regarding alleged PKR parliamentary defections from PM Anwar Ibrahim.
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Malaysia's Election Commission has dismissed false social media posts claiming Perikatan Nasional won early votes in Negeri Sembilan's state election, clarifying that official counting will begin only on August 1 at 5 pm.
Pakatan Harapan's Fahmi Fadzil dismissed pre-election predictions for the Negeri Sembilan state election, asserting that only voters determine outcomes. He urged vigilance against misinformation in the campaign's final days.
Malaysia's Communications Minister has cautioned Negeri Sembilan voters to verify election-related information through traditional media rather than relying on social media, citing concerns over recycled content and false claims.
A senior campaign official in Negri Sembilan has called on voters to reject false claims circulating online, emphasising that Barisan Nasional and PAS are operating as separate political entities during the state election campaign.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on all political parties to eschew slander and misinformation during the Negeri Sembilan state election, citing his own experience as a victim of baseless allegations.
Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh has rejected false claims circulating online regarding Kuala Lumpur City Hall's workforce diversity, providing official employment figures and pledging to improve recruitment practices.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has underscored the essential role of ethical, independent and responsible media in strengthening democratic institutions and countering the spread of false information.
China has imprisoned a blogger for 20 months after he fabricated safety claims about Xiaomi's electric vehicle. The case reflects Beijing's intensifying efforts to combat misinformation in the competitive EV sector.
Former US President Donald Trump has revived claims of election fraud in the 2020 presidential election, alleging Chinese theft of voter data and Venezuelan interference in voting systems, despite prior debunking by investigators.
The UN's top communications official has urged young Malaysians to champion information integrity online while calling on governments and tech companies to regulate digital platforms more strictly and combat misinformation.
The Johor Department of Information has deployed 26 mobile information units across all districts and constituencies to boost voter turnout and combat misinformation ahead of the 16th state election.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry has reaffirmed that Sebenarnya.my operates as an impartial fact-checking platform grounded in official sources, responding to parliamentary questions about potential political bias in its verification methodology.
Malaysia's Department of Environment has firmly denied creating or endorsing a viral infographic ranking state cleanliness levels, urging the public to verify information through official channels only.
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PKR Pahang has firmly rejected claims by an online news portal that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faced a hostile reception during the FELDA Settlers' Day celebration and the organisation's 70th anniversary in Jengka.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog and communications regulator are deepening collaboration to combat misinformation and harmful online material, enhancing crisis response capabilities across both agencies.
Malaysia's Communications Minister has called on social media platforms to intensify measures against election misinformation ahead of Johor's state polls, particularly on voting day.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has publicly distanced itself from a viral social media post, stating that the man featured in the image is not affiliated with the agency, amid widespread speculation online.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia has firmly rejected claims circulating on social media that the institution maintains a 5:1 ratio of international to local students, declaring the assertion completely unfounded based on official enrollment data.
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Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has urged all political parties to maintain campaign standards based on facts rather than slander during the Johor State Election, with authorities prepared to enforce electoral laws.