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and liberty of those receiving information and expressing opinions,
in accordance with the basic principles of democracy. Laws should be

applied impartially by all parties, including the government, politicians,
and the public. It currently appears that there is a greater focus on

prosecuting individuals even though the government sector itself has
presented ambiguous information and confused people in society.

(2) Being a reliable source of references and collaborating closely
with the media benefit the government’s ability to disseminate fact-checked

information to the public widely and promptly. Furthermore, efforts
should not just revolve around collecting evidence of fake news for legal

prosecution, but also involve playing a crucial role as a dependable
reference, working closely with the media. This collaboration allows the

media to verify accuracy and completeness before presenting information
or promptly fact-checking it. This approach serves as a guideline for

the media to self-regulate before releasing information to the public.

(3) Raising awareness of media literacy is crucial to provide

the public with a “filter” for processing input and output data.

An epidemic situation with an overwhelming amount of information
makes it difficult to discern what information is accurate or reliable. Media
literacy encompasses the ability to access information, comprehend and

evaluate media content, and effectively communicate through various

media platforms.