JOHOR BARU: The Johor police will continue to keep a close eye on those spreading fake news, especially in the midst of the political uncertainties that are plaguing the country now.
Newly appointed Johor police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said that as the state police chief, he would continue to ensure peace is maintained in the state.
He said that this would include ensuring that action is taken against those who continue to spread fake news.
"I think that the police has already taken stern actions against those who are responsible for spreading fake news, and we will continue to do so.
We do not want any individuals or any irresponsible parties to take advantage of the current political climate," he said.
He said this to the press after his swearing-in ceremony at the Johor police headquarters here on Monday (Feb 24).
DCP Ayob, who was the Bukit Aman Special Branch Counter Terrorism Division (E8) head replaced former state police chief Comm Datuk Mohd Kamarudin Md Din.
The swearing-in ceremony was witnessed by deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Mazlan Mansor.
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