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Don’t slander on social media: Fahmi warns against 3R abuse during Ayer Kuning polls | Scoop
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil speaking at the Lembah Pantai Aidilfitri Open House yesterday evening. At the event, Fahmi highlighted the importance of responsible social media use during the Ayer Kuning by-election campaign. - Bernama pic, April 13, 2025
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Don’t slander on social media: Fahmi warns against 3R abuse during Ayer Kuning polls

Comms minister urges responsible campaigning, reminds public of steep fines for social media misuse

Bernama
Updated
9:44 AM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – The Communications Ministry will continue to monitor the use of social media throughout the Ayer Kuning state by-election campaign to ensure that it is not abused to spread fake news, defamatory material and content related to 3R (religion, race and royalty).

In this regard, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil advised all parties to campaign responsibly by steering clear of sensitive issues.

“I am advising everyone to avoid slanders or use the 3R elements in the campaign, especially on social media because we have the ability to track those who send messages and comments.

“In fact, with the amendment to the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 which came into effect on Feb 11, if a person is found guilty under Section 233, he can be fined up to RM500,000, which is a very large amount. So I hope this will be a reminder for us to avoid spreading slander throughout the campaign and at all times,” he said.

He told reporters at the Lembah Pantai Parliamentary Constituency Aidilfitri Open House here yesterday evening.

The Ayer Kuning state by-election on April 26 is being held following the death of incumbent Ishsam Shahruddin, 58, on Feb 22 due to a heart attack.

The contest is a three-cornered fight between Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate Dr Mohamad Yusri Bakir, Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidate Abd Muhaimin Malek and Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) candidate Bawani KS.

Commenting on the BN candidate, Fahmi, who is also Lembah Pantai Member of Parliament, said Mohamad Yusri has a good chance of winning the seat.

“I met the candidate a few days ago during a brief visit to Ayer Kuning and I see that he is experienced and educated. I think he has a good chance but he needs to work hard as well,” he said. – April 13, 2025

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