Police, MCMC warn against fake news on Wuhan virus
BY DANIAL DZULKIFLY
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission and the Royal Malaysia Police are both monitoring for misinformation and fake news regarding the Wuhan coronavirus . “PDRM and MCMC view this matter seriously and will not tolerate any parties who spread fake news to the extent of causing fear, panic or anger towards the public and thus creating panic and jeopardising the stability of the nation,’’ the two said.
To date, Malaysia has four confirmed cases of 2019-nCoV, all of which are under strict medical observation.
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