Spreading fake news during crisis is a betrayal of the nation, says Anwar

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Published on 1 Apr 2026 10:26:52 PM

Creating and spreading fake news in the midst of a global crisis is an act of betrayal against the country and its people, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The Prime Minister said the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, following Israeli and United States' attacks on Iran, had triggered wider regional instability, disrupted supply chains and pushed up global energy prices, with spillover effects now being felt at home.

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