Social media platforms will be monitored closely by the authorities for a rise in hate speech and fake news in conjunction with the coming state elections, says Teo Nie Ching.<br /><br />The Communications and Digital Deputy Minister said when met at the sidelines of the Unity Government national convention on Sunday (May 14) that a special task force was set up in December for the specific purpose of clamping down on hate speech and fake news.<br /><br />Meanwhile, Teo said media centres would be set up in all six states which were expected to hold their respective polls, that this would facilitate media coverage during the elections.<br /><br />Read more at https://bit.ly/3O4Rcsr<br /><br />WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news<br />SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar<br />LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline
