Govt to monitor anti-vaxxer movement, to combat fake news online


KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is working closely with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and non-government groups to combat misinformation on vaccination.

This would include taking action against any medical practitioner who uses social media to spread inaccurate information on vaccination, said Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye.

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