PACU: Government Must Intensify Fact-Based Messaging to Counter Social Media Confusion

PUTRAJAYA – Intensifying fact-based communication is vital to ensuring Malaysians understand the true intent of government policies, said PACU Executive Director Ahmad Jefry Aziz @ Adan.

He observed that misinformation circulating online often distorts public perception, even when government programmes significantly benefit communities.

SejaTi MADANI, for example, has enabled rural areas to pursue innovative economic ventures such as precision farming and aquaculture using community grants.

Ahmad Jefry stressed that communication must remain active and continuous, stating that repeated factual messaging is necessary to overcome misinformation.

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