Constant reminders needed to curb fake news


PETALING JAYA: The public should be reminded regularly on the consequences of creating and spreading fake news, says a psychologist.

Dr Grace Yap, who is based in a private hospital here, said that those who create and share fake news without thinking or verifying it did it because it was easy and it cost them nothing to do so.

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