Malaysia approves law banning fake news ahead of elections - Washington Post

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Malaysia approves law banning fake news ahead of elections Washington Post KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia's parliament on Monday passed a law prohibiting fake news that critics fear will be abused to silence dissent ahead of a general election. Despite warnings such a law would lead Malaysia closer to dictatorship, the ... The world's largest democracy is out to stifle its already docile pressQuartz More than 3 in 4 believe traditional media reports 'fake news': pollThe Hill Malaysia outlaws 'fake news'; sets jail of up to six yearsBusiness Insider The Verge -Fast Company -CNNMoney -New York Times all 223 news articles »

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