Yet again, you can’t always believe your eyes

By Philip Golingai

Police on standby near Masjid Jamek.

Whether via Whatsapp or Facebook or on the Internet, weigh and sift through messages before you believe them.

TRUE or not? “Dear All, Please be informed that there will be road closures during the Bersih 5 rally and it will commence on 19 November 2016 from 5am until 6pm as follows,” a WhatsApp message claimed. And it listed the roads.

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