ARTICLES

Fortifying the Ballot: Addressing Disinformation and Electoral Integrity in Malaysia

Nuurrianti Jalli|Khairy Jamaluddin

Malaysia’s democratic foundations face critical challenges in the digital age, with racially charged polarisation and the proliferation of disinformation during election campaigns posing significant threats to electoral integrity. This Long Read proposes policy recommendations, including establishing an independent fact-checking body, investing in AI-powered fact-checking tools, developing country-specific AI governance guidelines, and introducing comprehensive media and information literacy education.