Tough action on portals reporting 'confusing, inaccurate' news - minister

Published: Apr 11, 2020 8:15 AM | Updated: Apr 11, 2020 9:15 AM

CORONAVIRUS | The National Security Council has decided to allow the police and Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to take “stern action” against online media that misreport the news.

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