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Morocco's Interior Ministry attributes a massive migrant surge into Spanish enclave Ceuta to social media falsehoods and human traffickers, who exploited confusion over a court ruling.
Malaysia's Ministry of Finance has categorically denied viral claims that all adults will receive a RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah payment for National Day, urging the public to verify information through official channels.
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia is reinforcing its collaboration with media organisations to ensure accurate reporting of academic research and combat misinformation that threatens institutional credibility.
Malaysia's consulate in Jeddah has confirmed that all Malaysian haj pilgrims from the 1447H/2026 season have completed their journey home as scheduled, dismissing unverified social media claims.
Singapore's newly established Online Safety Commission has removed a TikTok post falsely linking a fitness instructor to a former minister's resignation, marking swift action in its early weeks of operation.
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Malaysia's Election Commission has announced that early vote tallying for the Negeri Sembilan state election will commence at 5 pm on Saturday, August 1, following completion of regular voting. The commission debunked circulating social media claims.
Nicholas Tse's management company has issued a formal warning against false rumours circulating online regarding his father Patrick Tse's death and estate distribution, threatening legal action against persistent spreaders of misinformation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on all political parties to refrain from spreading slander and misinformation during the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign, citing false accusations he has personally faced.
Minister Hannah Yeoh has dismissed false claims circulating online about Kuala Lumpur City Hall's ethnic workforce composition, urging the public not to be deceived by misinformation spreading during election campaigns.
US President Donald Trump has reiterated debunked claims about 2020 election fraud, alleging Chinese theft of voter data and Venezuelan interference in voting systems during a Thursday speech.
A United Nations official has highlighted the pivotal role young people can play in strengthening information integrity, urging them to use social media responsibly while demanding that digital platforms and governments take greater action against misinformation and hate speech.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry has reaffirmed that Sebenarnya.my operates as an independent fact-checking platform grounded in official documentation and government records, dismissing suggestions it merely defends political narratives.
South Korea has tightened laws against false information, imposing hefty penalties on publishers spreading fabricated content. However, press groups warn the vague definitions could chill free speech and undermine democratic freedoms hard-won after decades of authoritarian rule.
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Malaysia's Department of Environment has categorically denied publishing a viral infographic ranking state cleanliness, urging the public to rely only on verified official channels and warning against the spread of unverified claims.
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PKR Pahang has firmly rejected claims by an online news portal that the party expressed disappointment over alleged negative responses to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at a FELDA event in Jengka, calling the report misleading and sensationalised.
Malaysia's Communications Minister has called on social media platforms to intensify their fight against misinformation ahead of Johor's 16th state election, particularly on polling day, warning of potential confusion among voters.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has publicly rejected suggestions that an individual appearing in a viral social media post works for the MACC, moving to distance the agency from the controversial content.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia has firmly rejected viral social media claims suggesting a 5:1 international-to-local student ratio, releasing official enrolment data that shows international undergraduates comprise just 8% of its total student body.
Malaysia's Communications Minister has cautioned Johor voters to stay vigilant against coordinated digital manipulation campaigns, including the creation of fraudulent social media accounts impersonating election candidates to distribute false information.