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Malaysia's Consulate General in Jeddah has firmly denied social media claims that haj pilgrims remained in Saudi Arabia, confirming all 1447H/2026 participants returned home on schedule.
Singapore's newly-established Online Safety Commission has removed a TikTok post that falsely linked a fitness instructor to the resignation of former Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim, marking an early enforcement action.
Hospital Kuala Lumpur has dismissed claims that its public toilets are unsanitary and inadequately maintained following a viral video, stating the facility depicted does not belong to the hospital.
A Sepang Sessions Court has ordered controversial blogger Papagomo to mount a defence against charges of publishing false claims that 11 PKR MPs had withdrawn support from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on social media.
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Malaysia's Election Commission has clarified that early vote counting for Negeri Sembilan's state election will only commence Saturday at 5pm, following normal voting. The EC dismissed viral misinformation about preliminary results.
Pakatan Harapan's Fahmi Fadzil has dismissed electoral predictions ahead of Negeri Sembilan's state election, arguing that only voters determine outcomes. He cautioned against misinformation circulating on social media during the final campaign stretch.
Negeri Sembilan's Barisan Nasional chairman has urged non-Malay voters to disregard unverified claims circulating online, particularly those suggesting an imminent partnership between Umno and PAS.
Malaysia's Communications Minister has cautioned Negeri Sembilan voters to verify online information through established media outlets during the state election campaign, citing concerns over recycled content and misinformation.
As Negri Sembilan heads to the polls, Tok Mat has called on voters to disregard false claims circulating online, firmly denying that Barisan Nasional and PAS are negotiating any coalition arrangement.
Delhi Police have registered 10 cases linked to the Cockroach Janta Party's parliamentary protest, while denying reports of fresh violence. The demonstration continues over demands for an education minister's resignation.
Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh has dismissed false claims circulating online about Kuala Lumpur City Hall's workforce diversity. The actual figures reveal significantly more Indian and Chinese staff than alleged in viral posts.
A Chinese blogger has been imprisoned for 20 months and fined 100,000 yuan for creating false safety allegations about Xiaomi's SU7 electric vehicle. The case reflects Beijing's intensified crackdown on automotive industry misinformation.
President Trump has reiterated thoroughly debunked allegations regarding the 2020 US election, claiming China obtained voter records and suggesting Venezuela interfered with voting infrastructure—assertions that courts and election authorities have repeatedly rejected.
The UN is calling on youth to champion information integrity by using social media responsibly, while demanding governments regulate digital platforms and advertisers stop funding disinformation campaigns.
Malaysia's communications regulator fielded 29 complaints about misinformation, hate speech and fraud during the Johor election, highlighting persistent challenges in managing online content during electoral periods.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry has reiterated that Sebenarnya.my operates as an independent fact-checking platform grounded in official sources, rejecting suggestions it defends government narratives while remaining open to multi-stakeholder oversight mechanisms.
South Korea has enacted stricter penalties for online misinformation, including fines up to 1 billion won. Critics warn the vague law could stifle press freedom and encourage self-censorship in the nation.
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Malaysia's Department of Environment has publicly denied creating or endorsing a viral infographic ranking state cleanliness levels, warning the public against treating unverified content as official government data.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has urged social media platforms to strengthen enforcement against false information during the 16th Johor state election, particularly on polling day.
Malaysian police are calling on the public to refrain from resharing an old dispute concerning allegations that the dawn azan disrupted sleep in Sungai Buloh, which has recently gained renewed attention on social media platforms.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has dismissed claims that an individual appearing in a viral social media post is part of its workforce, distancing itself from the controversy.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia has firmly rejected a viral social media claim suggesting a 5:1 ratio of international to local students, stating actual international undergraduates represent only 8% of its 46,151-strong student body.
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Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has called on all political parties to conduct the Johor State Election campaign based on facts rather than slander, warning that authorities will take legal action against offences.