Malaysia

Facebook users urged to stop sharing false claims

Fahmi Fadzil calls on a social media user to exercise caution after a fabricated story about TikTok Malaysia circulated online, prompting a denial from Buletin TV3

Updated 6 months ago · Published on 29 Dec 2025 6:02PM

Facebook users urged to stop sharing false claims
The statement follows a denial issued by Buletin TV3 concerning an article purportedly titled, "TikTok Malaysia will be shut down as it harms our country – Fahmi Fadzil December 29, 2025

COMMUNICATIONS Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has urged a Facebook user identified as Syafinas Abu Bakar to reflect on her actions and refrain from spreading false information on social media.

"Hopefully Syafinas Abu Bakar will see the error of her ways. Do not turn slander into a staple of daily life," Fahmi wrote on his Facebook page on Monday.

The statement follows a denial issued by Buletin TV3 concerning an article purportedly titled, "TikTok Malaysia will be shut down as it harms our country – Fahmi Fadzil."

In its rebuttal, Buletin TV3 categorically dismissed the claim, describing it as false and clarifying that the minister had never made such a statement.

Earlier, Syafinas Abu Bakar had shared the story on her social media account, accompanied by the caption: "Today we see it, not affecting the buyers but the sellers and promoters. Prices have to be raised to maintain profit levels. It is like a 'silent killer'."

The incident highlights the continuing challenge of misinformation on social media and the importance of verifying sources before sharing content. - December 29, 2025

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