Saifuddin: Anti-Fake News Ordinance effective in curbing misinformation

Kow Gah ChiePublished: Jul 22, 2021 8:34 AM | Updated: Jul 22, 2021 10:23 AM

UPDATED 6.20PM | The Anti-Fake News Ordinance has been effective in bringing down misinformation after it took effect in March, Communications and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah said.

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