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MCMC committed to fighting misinformation, regulating media | Scoop
MCMC is committed to maintaining the provisions of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, despite the ever complicating media landscape. – Scoop pic, August 29, 2023
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MCMC committed to fighting misinformation, regulating media

Nowadays, the rise of fake news, user generated content has made regulation even harder

Bernama
Updated
9:40 PM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) today reiterated that the government body plays a crucial role in regulating the nation’s communications and multimedia industry.

MCMC said it is guided by the provisions of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (CMA 1998), which entrusts the commission to carry out its functions.

“One of MCMC’s primary legal duties is to ensure that online platforms are not used for the commission or attempted commission of any offence under the written laws of Malaysia. This includes taking necessary actions to tackle issues such as the spread of false information, offensive content, and defamation.

“In recent times, there has been an alarming increase in news reporting which lacks responsibility, sensibility, and accuracy. Some of the news outlets have been found responsible for spreading misleading information or intentionally publishing inaccurate content,” it said.

MCMC said this in a statement issued in response to an article by senior journalists, as reported by several media outlets, titled ‘MCMC Must Stop Playing Big Brother’.

It said that the rise of converged media, where user-generated content gains traction and ethical reporting takes a back seat, has accentuated this problem.

“With the vast amount of information available online, it becomes challenging to distinguish between fact and fiction. This poses a significant threat to societal harmony, as misleading information can be easily propagated, and false narratives can be created.

“MCMC has been taking the initiative to hold dialogues and meetings with news outlets in addressing outstanding concerns and issues. To address these issues, MCMC remains resolute in executing its regulatory obligation to ensure the integrity of information and maintain societal harmony,” it said. – August 29, 2023

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