Dissemination of Fake News and Information Disorder in Malaysia: A descriptive analysis

Azman Mat Isa; Ahmad Zam Hariro Samsudin; Muhammad Rosyihan Hendrawan

doi:10.21834/ebpj.v7iSI10.4101

Authors

Azman Mat Isa Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor Branch, Puncak Perdana Campus, 40170 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Ahmad Zam Hariro Samsudin Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor Branch, Puncak Perdana Campus, 40170 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Muhammad Rosyihan Hendrawan Faculty of Administrative Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7iSI10.4101

Keywords:

Malaysia, Fake News, Information Disorder, Dissemination

Abstract

Dissemination of fake news and information disorder became more apparent in Malaysia since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to determine the factors of dissemination of fake news and information disorder which would help curbing the unhealthy practice from spreading in the society. No study on this issue was found. Quantitative methodology was adopted 303 respondents in the Klang Valley participated in the survey. Findings show that rules must be spelled out in detail to encounter the problem. Demographic and culture, knowledge and awareness are essential too. It is recommended that information and digital literacy must be inculcated to enable the society encountering fake news and information disorder.

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