NUJ: ‘Fake news’ ordinance prone to abuse

The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has joined the chorus in expressing concern over the latest ordinance that criminalises what the government deems to be “fake news” about Covid-19 and the emergency proclamation.

In a statement today, its Peninsular Malaysia chapter general-secretary Chin Sung Chew said the union disagreed with the move as there was room for abuse.