MELAKA: Voters should beware of misleading online content, including AI-generated material and false information on polling times, as the Melaka election enters its final stretch.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said voters should verify election-related information with official sources, particularly the Election Commission.
“I would like to remind everyone to always be careful with content that may be AI-generated or related to polling times.
“Refer to authentic and official sources. When it comes to the electoral process, there is only one official source, which is the Election Commission,” he told reporters after a walkabout in Ayer Molek on Thursday (Nov 12).
Fahmi also cautioned voters against social media accounts that mimic established news organisations.
“Some social media accounts use the names of media organisations, making people believe they are genuine news outlets.
“Refer to mainstream media for accurate information,” he said.
At the same time, Fahmi said the social media situation during the campaign appeared to be under control, with no complaints involving potentially unlawful online content brought to his attention by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
“So far, I have not received any complaints forwarded to me by MCMC.
“It appears that the situation on social media is relatively under control,” he said.
Polling for the Melaka election will take place on Nov 14.
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