Be more discerning when sharing news over social media, says Najib

Raya greetings: Najib and Rosmah (centre) accompanied by (from left) Hishammuddin, Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Hamzah Zainuddin, Anifah and Jen Zulkifeli participating in the video conference with Malaysians abroad from Putra Perdana in Putrajaya.

“In an age when social media has widespread influence over the public, the incident at Low Yat Plaza in Kuala Lumpur, which had nothing to do with racism, was twisted on social media as otherwise.

“Thankfully, the swift action of the authorities, especially the police, brought the situation under control and nothing more serious happened.