Sabah people advised to be wary of quarters spreading lies

 

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(Bernama) - "In this world of globalisation, there are irresponsible quarters spreading lies in the Internet that our young people are being influenced by them," she said in her speech at the presentation of school aid at SMK Bandaraya near here yesterday.

The people of Sabah were today reminded to be aware of certain quarters spreading lies and tarnishing the government's image, especially on social websites, for their political interests.

Sabah Assistant Minister of Resource Development and Information Technology, Datuk Jainab Ahmad, said not all information or materials posted and shared in cyberspace were true.

"Therefore, I urge the people in the state, especially the young generation, to read the right information.

"In this world of globalisation, there are irresponsible quarters spreading lies in the Internet that our young people are being influenced by them," she said in her speech at the presentation of school aid at SMK Bandaraya near here yesterday.

Jainab said many of the young people were confused and did not realise that many things posted in cyberspace were "purposely sensationalised even though they are not true" to attract readers.

"This situation can lead to uneasiness and create split among the people.

"If not contained, it can create problems in our country," she added.