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Penang gov’t warns of ‘fake news’ over floods

The Penang executive councillor on flood mitigation Chow Kon Yeow has denied reports that the Sungai Muda river in Seberang Perai Utara district burst its banks this morning.

A report in a local English daily had claimed that the river’s water level rose to 5.2m, more than a metre above its regular 3.96m maximum.

Chow said it is the lack of updated information that allows such “fake news” to become viral in messaging service WhatsApp and social media.

“Please do not viralise false information on flooding...

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