Viral WhatsApp Message Claiming Chenderoh Dam Gates Opened is False
A viral message on WhatsApp claims that the gates of
Chenderoh Dam
have been opened and excess water from
Chenderoh Dam
has been released. According to the viral WhatsApp message, the released excess water will reach Tanjung Blanja and Pekan Parit within 24 hours.
For your information, loyal readers of orangperak.com, the message is completely false and please stop spreading it. Spreading such fake information serves no purpose other than to cause trouble for many parties indirectly.
No excessive water release has been carried out at any Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) hydroelectric dams in Perak. According to Perak State Exco member Datuk Zainol Fadzi Paharudin in Sinar Harian, water release is being conducted normally and in accordance with existing standard operating procedures (SOP).
The water level at
Chenderoh Dam
is still far from reaching the danger level, and checks with the management of Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) Sungai Perak Power Station also confirm that no water release is being made at this time.
All parties are urged not to share unverified information as it can cause panic among the local community. Those reading this article are encouraged to share this information with those who have been exposed to the fake news.
To administrators (admins) of any WhatsApp groups, do not forget that you can be subject to legal action for failing to curb the spread of fake information among members, which could threaten national security.
According to Datuk Jailani Johari, Deputy Minister of Communications and Multimedia, existing legal action under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 can be considered against administrators (admins) of any WhatsApp group.
A quick fact for you,
Chenderoh Dam
, which is the oldest hydroelectric power station in Malaysia, is capable of holding 50 million gallons of water. For more information regarding
Chenderoh Dam
, you can read the article
Chenderoh Dam: A Catalyst for Perak's Development
.
