Fewer fake news stories on Covid-19


GREATER awareness among Malaysians has led to a decrease in fake news on Covid-19 and vaccines over social media, says Tan Sri Annuar Musa.

The Communications and Multimedia Minister said that overall, the spread of fake news on social media had been reduced compared to when the vaccination programme was first launched.

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