PUTRAJAYA: The Anti-Fake News Bill 2018 will not affect press freedom in the country when it is passed and will also protect the media from being victims of fake news, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai.
Liow, who is also MCA president, said the Bill was aimed at curbing dissemination of inaccurate news and protect the people's interest from manipulated content.
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