PUTRAJAYA: Fact-check platforms MyCheck.My and Sebenarnya.my have been asked to vigorously fend off defamatory statements during the state polls and after they end, says Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
Expressing deep concern about the spread of defamatory statements, he said these two fact-check platforms should work closely to fight the elements of defamation quickly, especially those thrown against the Finance Ministry when it comes to allowances and assistance.
“I want the results of any investigation (by the two fact-check platforms) to be publicised in Bernama and Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) so that the people understand that if there are accusations and slander, especially about government policies, they can be dealt with immediately,” he said at his ministry’s assembly yesterday, reported Bernama.
MyCheck.My is under the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) while Sebenarnya.my is operated by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
He added that political stability is important to attract direct investments to help economic growth.
“The basis is political stability,” he said.
