Saifuddin: 205 fake news items ‘busted’ by Communications Ministry over four weeks


PETALING JAYA: The government's rapid response troop (PRP) has effectively shot down 205 fake news items over the last four weeks, says Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah (pic).

The Communications and Multimedia Minister said their mission was to monitor and quickly counter fake news that could cause public distress.

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