Don't Use Social Media To Spread Lies, Says Rosmah
"Practise the culture of double-checking any data and information received so that we are responsible for any information that we wish to share."
By Nandini Balakrishnan — 24 Oct 2017, 04:52 PM
Prime Minister's wife, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, has reminded Malaysians that what they choose to share on social media is a reflection of the level of their integrity
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor at the closing ceremony for the Millennia Orator programme on Sunday, 23 October.
Image via Bernama/New Straits TimesSpeaking at the closing of the Millennia Orator programme in Putrajaya yesterday, 23 October, Rosmah advised young Malaysians to be more accountable and trustworthy when using social media, as reported New Straits Times (NST).
The Millennia Orator programme serves as a platform to develop young public speakers and debaters through three categories - the New Millennium Debate, Bicara Tunas, and Pitching Competition.
"We should not use social media to spread lies or statements which we ourselves are unsure of their authenticity."
"Practise the culture of double-checking any data and information received so that we are responsible for any information that we wish to share," she added.
The 66-year-old also urged Malaysians to be among those with high levels of integrity when sharing information, news, and posting things on their social media accounts.
Reminding young Malaysians that they will one day be the country's future leaders, Rosmah stressed that they have to constantly think and work towards creating a better and more prosperous Malaysia
"The current leaders will one day make way for them (young Malaysians) to take over the country's leadership.
"This is why you must always be ready to accept such a big responsibility and constantly think as well as work towards building a developed and prosperous nations," said Rosmah.
Rosmah said that Malaysians should become agents of transformation for Malaysia and take advantage of the power and influence of social media to materialise these positive changes
"As the spokesperson of transformation, you should take up the role of speaking up on things that are good and positive about this country.
"You should be equally acute in deflecting negative remarks on our beloved nation from irresponsible quarters," said Rosmah, as reported by NST.
The prime minister's wife also claimed that she is a victim of cyberbullying a couple of days ago, when speaking about fake news and cybercrime at a seminar on these issues
Rosmah said that she is aware of the many fake Facebook accounts that have been created under her name, when in truth, she doesn't have any social media accounts.
"I don't even have a smartphone," she said when speaking at a seminar on cybercrime at the Royale Chulan Hotel in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, 22 October, as reported by The Malaysian Insight.