JOHOR BARU: The police and the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) have detained a total of 12 individuals throughout the country for posting fake news on the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Johor Housing, Communication and Multimedia Committee chairman Dzulkelfy Ahmad said so far, the MCMC and police had received and were investigating some 36 cases of fake news on the coronavirus. “The authorities are also able to take action against individuals who help in spreading fake news. He added that the state Information Department was also carrying out its “Info On Wheels” (IOW) programme to create awareness on the coronavirus. “I see this programme as a step forward in curbing the spread of fake news by irresponsible quarters, ” he said.

Source: The Star February 05, 2020 10:07 UTC