A 28-year-old housewife in Perlis became the first person in Malaysia to be fined under the new Emergency (Essential Powers) (No. 2) Ordinance 2021 for spreading fake news on COVID-19. She was fined RM5,000 by the Sessions Court after pleading guilty for spreading fake news via instant messaging. She was charged for using WhatsApp that … Continue reading Housewife fined RM5,000 under the emergency ordinance for spreading fake news about COVID-19