Kuala Lampur, March 5 -- Meta's recent decision to remove independent fact-checking on its platforms, starting in the United States, raises crucial concerns over the future of digital trust. Its CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced the Community Notes model as the replacement, allowing users to flag misleading or falsified content.

Evaluating the decision, Malaysia's Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil acknowledged that the move would have repercussions, but it would not be affecting Malaysia's social media community anytime soon.

While this shift may seem alarming at first, it could also act as a catalyst in Malaysia for stronger journalistic integrity, more responsible content sharing, and cultivating a more media-literate society that act...