A manipulated image of a news article announcing a public holiday in Malaysia after Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar win was widely shared online, but it was confirmed by government officials to be false.
The image, misusing the identity of Malaysian news outlet The Star, showed Yeoh giving her acceptance speech after being named the Academy Award winner for Best Actress. The government issued a statement on the misleading reports.
Misleading Reports
The Prime Minister’s Department and The Star’s online portal confirmed that the information shared was fake and urged the public not to spread or share false or unconfirmed information. The image was a misrepresentation of The Star’s actual news coverage.
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