Improve proposed Act if there are shortcomings


THE war against fake news is set to have a new weapon. And like all weapons, its effectiveness depends very much on when and how it is wielded.

The Star hopes that the proposed anti-fake news law, if passed by Parliament and subsequently gazetted, will be used judiciously and precisely.

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