Communications and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah has assured that action under the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance (No 2) 2021 will be taken against those who spread false news about Covid-19 and the emergency, and not because of criticising the government.

He said his ministry accepted the views and criticism from various parties, whether it were members of opposition parties, non-governmental organisations, or the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam), who expressed concern about the ordinance...