NUJ: ‘Fake news’ ordinance prone to abuse
Published: Mar 12, 2021 11:04 AM | Updated: Mar 12, 2021 1:30 PM
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has joined the chorus in expressing concern over the latest ordinance that criminalises what the government deems to be “fake news” about Covid-19 and the emergency proclamation.
In a statement today, its Peninsular Malaysia chapter general-secretary Chin Sung Chew said the union disagreed with the move as there was room for abuse.
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