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KOTA BHARU: Mainstream media should be prioritised as the official source of reference for the public as compared to social media, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

He said social media users need to always be cautious and not easily believe any news conveyed through such platforms.

“Mainstream media journalists have a lot of experience and connections and can accurately verify their information before sending it out.

“Therefore, I believe that mainstream media should be prioritised over social media,” he told a press conference after having breakfast with the members of the Kelantan Media Club here today.

Meanwhile, Fahmi said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is in the midst of developing a WhatsApp Chatbot, which will be launched soon, to help check and curb the spread of any false information, in addition to the Sebenarnya.my website.