Harmful misinformation and falsehoods are a burgeoning crisis that is reaching a tipping point, signalling an impending need for government intervention and international cooperation to rein in the chaos, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

He called on technology companies, especially those that have flourished in the fertile ground of Silicon Valley, to carry the crucial responsibility of custodians of modern communication.

“They are tasked with implementing policies that counter misinformation and disinformation while upholding the right to...