Article 5F8EB 'Fake News' About Covid-19 in Malaysia Can Now Get You Three Years in Prison

'Fake News' About Covid-19 in Malaysia Can Now Get You Three Years in Prison

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Matt Novak
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The Malaysian government instituted an ordinance against fake news" on Friday in an effort to crack down on misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic, according to multiple news outlets in the region. Anyone prosecuted for spreading fake news faces a maximum fine of 100,000 ringgit (roughly $24,000 US) and up to...

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