Malaysia controls social; prevents fake news and Israeli cases
The Malaysian government went ahead to prevent the spread of propaganda material from the Zionist side in the online world, with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) enforcing preventive measures, while closely monitoring algorithmic patterns linked to false information campaigns from the Israeli government.
Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, Minister of Communications and Digital, revealed that it had held discussions with the Meta company the case for the removal of content about the situation in Gaza and Palestine, including the post of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in which Meta had confirmed that government leaders had the full right to express the country's position through its platform.
Fahmi also said he raised the issue in consultation with WFP representatives in person during a recent meeting in Bukit Aman, criticizing the appointment of a former Israel Defense Forces officer to an executive position in New York, reflecting Malaysia's concern for the role of individuals associated with the Zionist side in the global organization.
He further stated that, as a result of ongoing communications with international platforms, Malaysia has been respected for its sovereign right to express its position towards Palestine, by live broadcasting from Malaysians at the Global Sumud Flotilla Mission, an international civilian convoy organized to send humanitarian aid to Gaza, and expressing its position against the Israeli blockade, unrestrained, is considered a sign reflecting that the country's position is internationally recognized.
However, he emphasized that Malaysia still needs to be constantly on the lookout for false information, especially social media hoaxes, such as the claim that the boat in the Flotilla convoy was attacked by Israeli commandos, which is not true.
