Protecting Truth in the Digital Age

We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.

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It was a stark reminder of the power and peril of the internet, played out in the Sepang Sessions Court. Two men, ordinary citizens with lives and responsibilities, found themselves facing the consequences of hasty online posts. Mohd Aiman Zaini Satar, a 29-year-old personal driver, and Romfazly Syam Mohd Mokhtar, a 46-year-old Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) volunteer, were each fined RM4,000 for spreading misinformation about the Budi MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) initiative on TikTok. Their stories, though separate, weave a cautionary tale about the critical importance of verifying information before sharing it, especially in today’s hyper-connected world. Mohd Aiman’s situation…

Here’s a humanized summary of the provided text, expanded to six paragraphs and aiming for a conversational tone: You know, it’s easy to forget just how crucial the media is, not just for keeping us informed, but for the very fabric of our society. That’s exactly what Olufemi Oluyede, our Chief of Defence Staff, wanted to highlight when he spoke recently at a Press Week event for journalists in the Federal Capital Territory. Speaking through his representative, Samaila Uba, he laid out a clear challenge: journalists need to embrace reporting that’s not just factual and balanced, but also incredibly sensitive…

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