Today's top Malaysian news, sport and lifestyle.
Malaysia's Election Commission has scheduled early vote counting for the 16th Negeri Sembilan election to begin at 5pm Saturday, while cautioning the public against unverified claims of preliminary results circulating online.
A Sepang Sessions Court has ordered prominent blogger Papagomo to present his defence against charges of publishing false information on social media, concerning an alleged withdrawal of PKR parliamentary support for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn has underscored the media's pivotal role in building public engagement with the bloc and strengthening regional identity as it works toward ASEAN Community Vision 2045, citing both opportunities and risks in the digital age.
Singapore's newly launched Online Safety Commission has ordered removal of a TikTok post falsely linking a fitness instructor to a former minister's resignation, demonstrating swift action against online misinformation in high-profile cases.
Pakatan Harapan's Fahmi Fadzil has dismissed electoral predictions for the Negeri Sembilan state election, insisting that voters—not analysts—will determine the outcome this Saturday.
Malaysia's Communications Minister has warned Negeri Sembilan voters to verify campaign information through mainstream media rather than relying solely on social platforms, as fake news reports surge during the state election period.
Minister Hannah Yeoh has challenged false claims about Kuala Lumpur City Hall's workforce composition circulating during the election campaign, providing actual staff statistics and calling for fact-based discourse.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has underscored the critical importance of ethical and independent media in sustaining democracy and countering the spread of false information.
A Chinese blogger has been sentenced to 20 months in prison and fined 100,000 yuan for fabricating safety claims about Xiaomi's SU7 electric sedan. The conviction reflects Beijing's intensified efforts to combat false advertising in the competitive EV market.
Donald Trump has resurrected discredited assertions regarding the 2020 presidential election, claiming China accessed millions of voter records and Venezuela manipulated voting infrastructure.
The UN's top communications official has urged young people to champion information integrity online while calling on governments to regulate digital platforms more actively, warning that tech companies won't self-regulate without oversight.
Johor's information department has mobilised 26 mobile units across all 56 state constituencies to promote voter participation in Saturday's state election, while combating the spread of fake news during the campaign period.
Malaysia's communications watchdog received 29 complaints about misleading content during the Johor state election campaign, with fake news and hate speech dominating violations reported to authorities.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry has reaffirmed that the Sebenarnya.my fact-checking platform operates independently and bases its assessments on official sources rather than serving any political narrative.
South Korea has enacted strict penalties for spreading false information online, including fines up to 1 billion won. However, press groups and opposition lawmakers warn the vaguely-worded law could suppress free speech and create self-censorship.
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The Department of Environment has firmly denied creating or endorsing a viral social media infographic ranking Malaysian states by cleanliness, urging the public to verify official information through authorized channels only.
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PKR Pahang has firmly rejected reports suggesting PM Anwar Ibrahim faced hostile reception at a FELDA event in Jengka, describing the claims as distorted and irresponsible misrepresentation.
Malaysia's anti-corruption and communications regulators are deepening collaboration to tackle harmful online content and strengthen their joint crisis communication strategies.
Malaysia's Communications Minister has called on social media platform operators to take stronger action against election-related misinformation, particularly on polling day. Enforcement efforts must accelerate to prevent voter confusion.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia has firmly rejected viral social media claims suggesting the institution enrolls five international students for every local student, providing official figures to demonstrate the actual proportion is substantially lower.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has distanced itself from claims that an individual featured in a viral social media post is employed by the anti-graft agency, issuing a formal denial to address widespread online speculation.
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Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has called for fact-based, dignified campaigning in the Johor state election, warning that the Election Commission and police will take action against offenders.