MIRI: In this digital era, rumours, gossips and fake news are easily can be seen on the social media platform.
On Wednesday, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg in his keynote address when presenting individual land titles under Section 18 of Sarawak Land Code to recipients at Sungai Ukat, Bario recently, said he believed that Sarawakians were wise enough to know whether all the slanders being hurled at the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government by the opposition were true or not.
New Sarawak Tribune on Thursday asked ordinary people here to share their thoughts on the matter.
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SULAIMAN OSMAN, 57, retiree
‘To discredit people or political parties just to tarnish their reputation is not good. In fact, every religion is against this irresponsible act. We must differentiate fake news from real news.’
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MALATEH MAHMUD, Miri Residents Committee chairman
‘Slanders can damage people’s image and reputation. I don’t believe in something that has has not been proved or based on facts.’
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ISMAWATI ABDULLAH, food stall operator
‘I don’t entertain gossips because for me, GPS has done a good job for the people of Sarawak. The state government has provided many basic amenities and development projects.’
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CHU CHAT SAN, private sector worker
‘Don’t slam the government just because you are not happy with government over certain issues. Spreading rumours is not the proper way of doing things.’
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DOREEN CHIA, private sector worker
“If you don’t have something nice to say, just keep your mouth shut. Do not hurl slanders to discredit people.’