People spreading fake news on virus to be charged under Penal Code
Attorney-General Tommy Thomas says Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 does not cover the category of offences committed by people spreading fake news, so the Penal Code is more relevant. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, February 5, 2020.
ANYONE spreading false information on the coronavirus outbreak will be prosecuted under the Penal Code, said Attorney-General Tommy Thomas, adding that charges will be brought against suspects in the coming days. He said the Attorney-General’s Chambers is concerned at the “incredible volume of lies relating to the ‘coronavirus’ epidemic” and has decided that people initiating and disseminating such lies on the internet shall be investigated and charged, if a case exists.
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