Tag - Communications

22nd Asean Senior Officials Meeting on Information begins today

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The 22nd Asean Senior Officials Meeting Responsible for Information (SOMRI) and Related Meetings began here on Monday. The two-day event at a hotel here gathers senior representatives from Asean Member States to strengthen regional cooperation in the field of information and media. The 22nd SOMRI will discuss emerging issues such as disinformation, misinformation, digital...

UK riots a cautionary tale for Malaysia, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: The violent riots happening in the United Kingdom caused by the spread of fake news is a cautionary tale for Malaysia, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said the riots are a reminder that the spread of fake news should not be taken lightly. “We had faced a similar incident after the last general election as...