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Johor BN Dismisses Viral Candidate List Ahead of State Poll

JOHOR BAHRU, June 3 -- Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) yesterday dismissed as fake a purported list of candidates for the upcoming Johor state election that went viral on social media. Johor BN secretary Datuk Abdul Halim Suleiman said the list was fabricated by irresponsible parties attempting to create confusion and spark speculation among party members and supporters. He stressed that the coalition’s top leadership had not yet finalised the process of selecting candidates for all 56 state constituencies. “BN members and supporters should not be influenced by the list being circulated. It is entirely fabricated. Our focus remains on strengthening the party machinery at the grassroots level in preparation for the election,” he said when contacted by Bernama. Abdul Halim also said that any official announcement regarding BN’s candidates for the state election would only be made through the coalition’s official channels at the appropriate time. The list, which surfaced on social media yesterday, purportedly named BN candidates for all 56 state seats, including Machap assemblyman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. Earlier, BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the list of candidates submitted to him would be finalised after discussions with leaders of the coalition’s component parties. The Johor State Legislative Assembly was dissolved on Sunday, paving the way for the 16th Johor state election, with BN expected to contest all 56 seats. — BERNAMA

JOHOR BAHRU, June 3 — Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) yesterday dismissed as fake a purported list of candidates for the upcoming Johor state election that went viral on social media. Johor BN secretary Datuk Abdul Halim Suleiman said the list was fabricated by irresponsible parties attempting to create confusion and spark speculation among party members […]

464 fake content related to global supply crisis identified in one month – Teo

KUALA LUMPUR -- A total of 464 fake content related to the global supply crisis was identified between March 29 and April 30, 2026, with 312 of them successfully taken down, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. Apart from that, he said, a total of 65 investigation papers have been opened, with 15 cases referred to the Attorney General's Chambers, while the others are still under investigation. "The rapid spread of false information, amplified by artificial intelligence (AI), poses a major challenge to public trust," he said in his speech during the opening of the HAWANA 2026 Media Forum, here, today. Also present were Deputy Secretary-General of the Ministry of Communications (Strategic Communications and Creative Industries) Nik Kamaruzaman Nik Husin, Chairman of the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, Bernama Chief Executive Officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin and Bernama Editor-in-Chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj. Teo said cases of fake content, including fake accounts and impersonation of public figures, have increased sharply in recent years, jumping from 6,297 cases in 2023 to 63,652 in 2024 and 98,503 in 2025. "As of April 30 this year alone, 60,829 such contents have been taken down by the platform," he said. He said the development showed the need for those involved in the world of journalism to always uphold credibility amidst the ever-changing digital landscape. Meanwhile, Teo urged the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) to play a greater role and take a more careful and prudent approach in handling media-related issues. He said this was important following Malaysia's latest ranking of 95th in the Reporters Without Borders index, down from 88th previously, reflecting ongoing concerns in the media landscape. "While the safety of journalists has improved, the decline in the media economy and legislation remains a concern, and this is not a position we can be complacent about." “Journalism is a pillar of democracy,” he said, adding that disputes over reporting should be resolved through the MMC as the ultimate arbiter. The MMC, established in February last year, is a self-regulatory body that aims to uphold journalistic ethics, formulate codes of conduct and safeguard the welfare of media practitioners. The council is governed by a board comprising representatives of media organisations, practitioners and public interest groups, including academics and the general public, with the participation of delegates from Sabah and Sarawak.

KUALA LUMPUR — A total of 464 fake content related to the global supply crisis was identified between March 29 and April 30, 2026, with 312 of them successfully taken down, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. Apart from that, he said, a total of 65 investigation papers have been opened, with 15 cases […]

MCMC Investigates 42 Cases Of Fake News On Energy Crisis – Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA, April 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has opened 42 investigation papers into the spread of false information related to the global energy crisis and the West Asia conflict circulating on social media and digital platforms as of 3 pm today. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said of the total, 31 pieces of content involved false reports on fuel costs, while 22 individuals from various locations nationwide have been called in to have their statements recorded to assist investigations. MCMC has also submitted 355 requests to remove false content from various social media platforms, with 154 items already taken down by platform providers, while the remainder are still under review, he added. “I urge all Malaysians to remain vigilant when encountering information, especially on social media, particularly those related to the global energy crisis. “In a time when the world is facing current challenges, there are parties who take advantage by spreading unverified information solely to gain attention and influence,” he said at a briefing on the global energy crisis during his weekly press conference here today.

PUTRAJAYA, April 8 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has opened 42 investigation papers into the spread of false information related to the global energy crisis and the West Asia conflict circulating on social media and digital platforms as of 3 pm today. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said of the total, […]