Varia Ranah - Sorotan Ilmiah Perkhidmatan Awam

ix Varia Ranah: Sorotan Ilmiah Perkhidmatan Awam Ahmad Fahmi bin Kamarudin Challenges Faced by Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) In Addressing the Fake News ABSTRAK The study conducted identified five significant challenges faced by MCMC posed by imminent threat triggered by fake news. The analysis concluded seven potential strategies, which could reduce the risks, mitigate and efficiently solve the issues faced by MCMC in addressing the fake news. Some of the possible approaches could be used as an input to MCMC policymaking and law enhancement especially in determining risk, business impact, and threat level of forthcoming issues of fake news in the future. The reference focuses on the comparative analysis between Malaysia and Singapore in term legislation and policies. The analysis emphases on the role of Singapore’s agency who has similar function with MCMC which is the Info-Communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) that responsible for the issue of fake news. Furthermore, the analysis also included the comparative studies on Malaysia’s Communication and Multimedia Act 1998 and Singapore’s Telecommunications Act. Because this particular study is only concentrating on MCMC challenges in dealing with fake news in Malaysia social media landscape, the scope for future research should be broadened which covers bigger perspective such as the impact towards social, political and even economy. As the broader the scope cover, the closer the gap the researchable to be determined and improvised. POIN NYATA • The definition of fake news explained as the promotion and propagation of news articles through social media. • There are limited remedies to deal with the threat under the current law specially to prosecute the perpetrator to the court due to lack of evidence and the limitation of the act. • This study aims to analyze the challenges faced by MCMC in addressing the fake news in Malaysia. • Multistakeholderism” or multitasker governance model should be implemented to bring all stakeholders including the government and private sector together • Fake news producers do not hinge on awareness campaign since the assumption of fake news being a petty crime. • Engagement with cyber security establishments enables stronger security in our social platforms. • A massive campaign in promoting awareness about fake news can be done between MCMC and media organization as part of a long- term plan