Phnom Penh: Minister of Information H.E. Neth Pheaktra has recently highlighted his insights to effectively fight fake news and information, particularly on social media platforms. He emphasized that the most effective measure to counter fake news is to disseminate facts quickly, depriving misinformation of the chance to go viral.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, H.E. Neth Pheaktra stressed the importance of verifying sources to assess if a news piece is factual. He suggested researching online, reading critically between the lines, studying the proof and images used, and exercising common sense as essential steps in the process.

H.E. Neth Pheaktra stated that his ministry is deeply committed to combating fake news and misinformation. This commitment includes fostering media literacy among the public. He emphasized that educating the public about the risks and impacts of fake news, along with self-protection measures, is an important and unwavering mission of the ministry.