Phnom Penh: Mr. Tep Asnarith, spokesperson for the Ministry of Information, considered the second phase of the campaign to combat fake news in educational institutions as a special class that helps cultivate students’ critical thinking and effectively prevent fake news.
The statement of the Ministry of Information spokesperson above Held in the second phase of the anti-fake news campaign at Banteay Ampil High School, Banteay Ampil District, Oddar Meanchey Province on August 7, 2026, with the participation of His Excellency Chan Sopheap, Undersecretary of State of the Ministry of Information, Mr. Met Measpheakdey, Deputy Governor and Spokesperson of Oddar Meanchey Provincial Administration, as well as the participation of related officials, teachers, and nearly 500 students.
In that regard, Mr. Tep Asnarith said that the second phase of the campaign against fake news is a “special class” outside the general education system that provides additional important knowledge in preventing false or fake news on social media every day. The campaign inspired young people to understand fake news and use smartphones and social media correctly to support better learning in this era of abundant technology.
At the same time, he did not forget to remind young people and the general public to participate in being information security agents for the national society, family and themselves by implementing the principle of “3 Don’ts 1 Protect”.
Mr. Tep Asnarith said, “We must adhere to the principle of “3 Don’ts 1 Protect”: Don’t believe it right away. When receiving information from social media, we should not believe it right away, but first check who sent the information. Don’t share it right away. Please verify the information with official sources first. Don’t give personal information to suspicious accounts or sources, and 1 Protect: “Continue to increase your knowledge about using information and media by adhering to official sources.”
It should also be noted that Oddar Meanchey Province is the 14th province to continue promoting the second phase of the anti-fake news campaign. From the official launch date of May 18 to August 7, 2026, relevant working groups have been organized in 40 high schools and junior high schools. The Ministry of Information plans to continue expanding this campaign to cover all capitals and provinces across the country in 2026.
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