Bersih urges EC to address viral fake news on voting process


  • Nation
  • Tuesday, 17 Apr 2018

The Bersih Steering Committee holding up posters encouraging people to vote after a press conference at their headquarters. Photo courtesy of Bersih 2.0

PETALING JAYA: Bersih 2.0 is concerned that viral fake news and messages about how to vote is sparking fear and confusion among voters.

Bersih 2.0, or The Coalition for Free and Fair Elections, said one false viral Facebook post claims that the right way to cast your ballot is by marking a large cross with its four ends touching the borders of the box. The post claims that a small cross that "floats" in the box is incorrect.

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