Look out for provocative posts, says Zahid


Nice to meet you: Ahmad Zahid being greeted by kindergarteners at the townhall session in Putrajaya. — Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: Relevant authorities should monitor social media for race- and religion-based narratives used by politicians, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

The Deputy Prime Minister said according to a report by the Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ), politicians were using race and religion issues on social media for political mileage.

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