MCMC acts on false information about temple riots (Update)



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KUALA LUMPUR: The Commission for Communication and Multimedia (MCMC) is gathering evidence to act against the circulation of false information and stir sensitivities during riots near a Hindu temple in Selangor.

The Minister of Communications and Multimedia, Gobind Singh Deo, who revealed this information today, warned against the perpetrators of serious violations of the law by posting on social media such messages about riots near the border. Sri Maha Mariamman temple at USJ 25, Putra Heights, near Subang Jaya early Monday and yesterday.

"The information compiled will be provided to me soon so that I can study it in detail," he told the press during the lobbying of Parliament.

Gobind yesterday advised social network users to keep their emotions under control when commenting on riots.

He added that every citizen of the country has a role to play in ensuring that the problem is dealt with in the best possible way and that they are cautious when communicating comments on social media, in order to avoid causing problems. undesirable problems.

During the riots of Monday and yesterday, in the face of opposition to the move of the temple, a crowd attacked enthusiasts, police and firefighters and their vehicles, burned 23 cars and motorcycles and damaged part of the center. One City commercial. A firefighter was seriously injured.

At the same time, Gobind announced that it would announce this week, at the latest, the appointment of members of the new board of directors of the National Film Development Corporation (Finas).

"I was informed that a meeting was held last Monday and that the members of the new board of directors had been appointed. I was also informed that a new advisory body had also been appointed.

"I will meet the new officials soon and make an announcement this week, including the appointment of the Director General and Deputy Director General," he said. – Bernama

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