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KOTA BAHARU, July 12 (Bernama) -- A culture of lies spread via blogs and SMSes, if left unchecked, can destroy our civilisation and the country.

Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal said the ministry viewed such culture seriously as the people had the tendency to believe blogs and SMSes.

"The government is worried because a culture of lies via blogs and SMSes has reached a level that can destroy national culture and the country and thus must be contained fast," he told reporters when launching the "Jiranku Keluargaku" neighbourliness programme at Padang Perdana here Saturday.

Mohd Shafie urged the people to evaluate contents of blogs and SMSes before making their decision.

"People who believe in such lies will be prompted to join illegal rallies or have the wrong perception toward leaders," he said.

Mohd Shafie added the young generation should be educated to protect the country against those "sowing seeds of hatred" against the government and leaders to ensure continued peace, the thrust of national development.

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