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Malaysian government tables 'Anti-Fake News' bill
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http://www.sources.com/Releases/NR2948.htm
Publisher: International Federation of Journalists
Date Written: 31/03/2018
Year Published: 2018
Resource Type: Article
International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the National Union of Journalists; Peninsular Malaysia (NUJM) in criticizing the so-called anti-fake new bill and the heavy penalties.
Abstract: The Malaysian Government tabled an ‘Anti-Fake News’ bill in parliament on Monday, March 26, ahead of general elections that are to be held in the country by August. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the National Union of Journalists; Peninsular Malaysia (NUJM) criticized the bill and the heavy penalties.
According to reports, under the Anti-Fake News 2018 bill anyone who publishes so-called fake news could face fines of up to 500,000 ringgit ($128,140),...
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