Experts rubbish false claim that 'Malaysia now in the earthquake-prone Pacific Ring of Fire'

Published on 30/05/2023 at 08:46

Articles and social media posts have repeatedly shared a false claim that Malaysia is now situated within the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire and several locations in the country are now exposed to earthquake risks. But geologists said the Southeast Asian country remains far from the Ring of Fire and it would take millions of years for it to shift into the region.

Malaysian Islamist party did not issue statement 'announcing leader as next PM'

Updated on 25/05/2023 at 06:24

False statement from Malaysian palace shared in posts accusing government officials of graft

Published on 12/05/2023 at 09:30

Posts falsely claim only two media covered Malaysian PM's Saudi Arabia visit

Published on 20/04/2023 at 08:31

Posts share misleading claim about 'e-shopping voucher giveaway for Malaysians'

Published on 20/04/2023 at 05:33

Video from India falsely shared as 'Rohingya selling chemical-laced vegetables in Malaysia'

Updated on 13/04/2023 at 14:42

Video shows bridge in China swept away in 2021, not 'during 2023 flood in Malaysia'

Updated on 11/04/2023 at 10:30

Doctored Malaysian news reports falsely claim that shaman can conjure cash out of thin air

Published on 04/04/2023 at 09:51

Posts share false claim about 'financial assistance for Malaysian housewives'

Updated on 30/03/2023 at 04:31

Bill Gates did not end interview when asked about vaccines; video was manipulated

Updated on 05/04/2023 at 05:16

Health experts dismiss baseless warning against eating banana with milk, watermelon or potato

Published on 07/03/2023 at 11:00

Posts share misleading claim about monthly e-cash assistance for Malaysians

Updated on 03/03/2023 at 05:28

Posts falsely claim that Malaysian bubble tea brand 'declared not halal'

Published on 23/02/2023 at 10:14

Footage of safety training exercise at Malaysia school falsely shared as 'rampage'

Published on 16/02/2023 at 09:53

Facebook posts falsely accuse Malaysia PM of appointing wife to fictitious job

Published on 09/02/2023 at 07:20