RM100,000 fine for spreading fake news on COVID-19 or Emergency

Individuals who create or publish fake news on COVID-19 or the Emergency proclamation could now face a fine of up to RM100,000 and imprisonment from tomorrow onwards, a check of the e-Federal Gazette showed today. This is according to the new Emergency (Essential Powers) (No. 2) Ordinance 2021 published on the Federal Gazette website. “Any … Continue reading RM100,000 fine for spreading fake news on COVID-19 or Emergency