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people’s political rally on October 16, 2020; and 2) communication

dynamics during the COVID-19 outbreak.

In both cases, the primary root cause is the dissemination of

fake news to sow confusion and legitimize one's own perspective.
In the context of political conflicts, there is often no clear legal definition

or scope for the term "fake news", creating a gap in its management.
Fake news can become a political tool to manipulate individuals with

different political opinions. The interpretation of what constitutes
"distorted computer data" or "false computer data" under Section 14

of the Computer Crime Act 2017 (No. 2) is from the state, potentially
allowing the monopoly of the determination of truth and falsehood.

This interpretation can vary depending on the perspective of each side.
One solution is the enactment of laws designed to effectively control

fake news. However, there are numerous other methods to combat fake
news in fragile situations, such as during a pandemic. One of the most

effective methods is to enhance media literacy, fact-checking initiatives,
the quality of mass media, responsible technology development,

and the role of various sectors through collaboration in fact-checking
efforts. Social media platforms also have their own measures for addressing

false information and disinformation, including removing such content,
reducing the visibility of accounts, and using warning labels to alert users.

These actions can be seen as forms of platform self-regulation without
only relying on government legal measures.