Call to combat spread of fake news
Published on: Saturday, December 10, 2022
By: Efa Rizan
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LAHAD DATU: The community is urged to reflect and play their role in combating the spread of fake news that yields negative effects to others.District Information Officer Hendry Nurdin said every individual needs to be responsible in delivering authentic information or news so as not to cause panic and cause public concern.
“Studies show that information or fake news spread much faster than authentic information. Perhaps the sensational element in fake news is more interesting to readers and prompts more shares.
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