Kota Kinabalu: The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) is strengthening its role and strategy to deal with fake news.
Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Datuk Dr Mohd Arifin Mohd Arif said they took serious note of the spread of fake news that could undermine harmony and unity in society.
“We take this issue seriously and to deal with fake news, we need to strengthen the method of delivering authentic news.
“When we say authentic news, the backbone is definitely the Information Department (JaPen), Broadcasting Department (RTM) and agencies under KKD.
“In the same way with the programme explaining issues related to Sabah, explaining the government’s policies and we also focus on the role JaPen plays in the community,” he said.
Arifin, who is also the Communications Exco, said he would meet with departments and agencies under KKD to coordinate all programmes and activities of the Ministry in Sabah.
“We will hold further discussions and meetings with departments and agencies under KKD in relation to programmes and activities of JaPen, RTM and other agencies in accordance with the trust given to me as the Sabah Communications Exco.
“During my courtesy visit to the Minister of KKD recently, I have brought several applications in relation to the needs in Sabah including broadband coverage.
“We are aiming for full coverage by 2024 and we hope that Sabah will receive the infrastructure and allocations provided by KKD,” he said after receiving a courtesy call from Sabah’s Director of Information, Jainisah Mohd Noor, who was accompanied by her deputy, Supian Musa and Sabah’s Deputy Director of Broadcasting, Aminah Samsudin with their respective groups.
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