Spreading fake news on C-19 vaccines considered ‘incitement’
Gov’t to take stronger action against people spreading fake news on social media.
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Professional media vital in fighting fake news during COVID-19 pandemic, especially weaponising vaccine procurement
Professional media and relevant institutions have played a crucial role in combating fake news and disinformation, especially during COVID-19 pandemic.
Over 1,000 cases of online misuse last year
Official: 1,343 cases of fake news, incitement and insults on social media last year.
Fighting fake news in Cambodia and Malaysia amid COVID-19
Minister of Information Khieu Kanharith and Malaysian Ambassador Eldeen Husaini Mohd Hashim to discuss Fake news.
Journalists reporting fake news could face legal charges
Information Ministry requests action against any media outlets publishing fake news.
51 people warned or arrested over fake news this year
Police has arrested 27 people for disseminating fake news online so far this year.
Speech bans and ‘cancel culture’ put democracy at risk
When, despite all efforts, a meeting cannot be avoided, the encounters seem to be of the third kind: One side accuses the other of spreading “fake news” whereupon the other “cancels” those who have just attacked them.
Ministry says letter on reopening schools is fake news
The information that all schools will reopen on May 4, 2020, is fake: Education Ministry.
Border Affairs Committee cries fake news over KRP president’s accusations
Border Affairs Com: Untrue that Vietnamese soldiers chase away Cambodian farmers.
Kandal man questioned over alleged fake news distribution
A man in Kandal is being questioned for allegedly promoting COVID-19 fake news.
Ministry blacklists nearly 50 online sites over fake news
Information Ministry blacklists nearly 50 Facebook pages and accounts.
National Police arrests three over COVID-19 social media hoaxes
Police to clamp down on individuals spreading fake news about the COVID-19.
Ministry orders firm action on fake news instigators
At least one Facebook user was arrested for allegedly spreading fake COVID-19 news.
Journalism amid COVID-19: Professional vs citizen
Despite gov’t’s claim no Cambodian is infected by COVID-19, fake news is rife online.
Information Ministry asks police to take measures against fake news spreaders
Actions are called against FB accounts saying there is COVID-19 in Cambodia.
Singapore court rejects challenge to law on fake news
The first legal challenge to Singapore’s law against online misinformation was rejected Wednesday, a blow to opponents who say it is being used to stifle dissent before elections.
Ministry aims to shut down Coronavirus fake news dissemination
Information Ministry-Facebook to cooperate against Coronavirus-related fake news.
Ministry warns against Novel Coronavirus fake news
Health Ministry calls of legal action against fake news about the deadly coronavirus.
Is there a way to counter fake news on WhatsApp?
If you were on WhatsApp in the months leading up to the 2019 general election in India, you likely came across a story claiming that cow urine cures cancer.
Fake News – reports of Wuhan Virus Detected at Sihanoukville
Officials dismiss reports that deadly Coronavirus has entered Cambodia via Sihanoukville.
The truth is under fire – and it concerns us all
Everything has equal weight. Everything appears in my feed, the good and the bad, the useful and the dangerous. And finally: Everyone on Facebook is my “friend.” And I trust my friends.
Information Minister tells officials to address fake news on Facebook
Information Ministry tells government officials to address fake news on Facebook.
Bangladeshi minister seeks to hold fake news carriers accountable
Bangladeshi Information Minister wants giant platforms to fight fake news.
Journalist union calls on global peers to value peace
Huy Vannak calls on all journalists across the world to take part in curbing fake news.
Ministry aims to stop fake news with Facebook
Information Ministry is aiming to work with FB to curb the spread of fake news.
SE Asia ‘fake news’ laws open the door to digital authoritarianism
A wave of recently introduced laws in countries across Southeast Asia has increased authorities’ control over the internet and criminalised any online activity deemed to be “subversive.”
Sao Sokha’s defection to KNLF fake news
Legal action to be taken regarding fake news of Gen Sao Sokha joining terrorist org.
Malaysia set to repeal ‘fake news’ law
Malaysian lawmakers vote to repeal the controversial law that punished spreading “fake news” with prison.
Singapore enacts law to combat fake news
Singapore’s new law to combat “fake news” came into effect Wednesday despite criticism from tech giants and activists, who labelled the tough rules a “chilling” attempt to stifle dissent.
Former monk tried over fake news
Phnom Penh Municipal Court tries a former monk who allegedly aired fake news about disputes among government leaders.
