Malaysia Gears Up for Election as Najib Targets ‘Fake News’
- ‘We were victim of fake news’ in 2013, says Premier Najib
- Opposition set to name PM candidate at Sunday’s convention
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Malaysia’s political parties are gearing up for an election within months, with the ruling party launching a portal aimed at combating “fake news” and the opposition alliance holding a national convention this weekend.
Prime Minister Najib Razak, 64, said the portal, called TheRakyat -- or “The People” -- was a "significant step" for the Barisan Nasional coalition ahead of elections which must be held by August.