Fahmi to meet social media company reps over hate speech, extremist content


PUTRAJAYA: Digital Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil will hold meetings with representatives from several social media platforms including TikTok to discuss concerns about the circulation of misinformation and extremist content.

Speaking at his maiden press conference after clocking in at his ministry on Monday (Dec 5), Fahmi said he was worried about problems on social media, especially the spread of fake news, hate speech and extremism.

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