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Johor and Negri Sembilan Elections Become Testing Ground for Malaysian Media Council's Fact-Checking Initiative

The Malaysian Media Council will pilot a new fact-checking initiative during the Johor and Negri Sembilan elections, designed to combat fabricated content and strengthen public confidence in campaign-related information.

By Khairul Anuar · 20 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Johor and Negeri Sembilan Elections To Pilot MMC's Misinformation Defence System

The Malaysian Media Council will deploy a rapid-response system during Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections to verify fabricated media content and restore public trust in information, with coordinated support from media organizations, the Election Commission, and Bernama.

By Khairul Anuar · 20 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Johor and Negri Sembilan Elections Become Testing Ground for Malaysian Media Council's Fact-Checking Initiative

Johor and Negeri Sembilan Elections To Pilot MMC's Misinformation Defence System

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