Authorities probing social media accounts targeting political parties

Internet users who come across online accounts that appear to target different political parties need to be discerning with the kind of information they consume, said the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI).

- Ang Qing Correspondent and Aqil Hamzah

The authorities, on their part, will continue to keep an eye on the online space to ensure there is no meddling from foreigners.

In response to queries, an MDDI spokesperson said: "We will continue to monitor the online space for foreign interference... (We) urge the public to be discerning consumers of information."

The Government will also take action if online content runs afoul of the law.

MDDI said: "We will act on content that is in breach of our laws."