Cambodia’s Ministry of Information is broadening its efforts to combat fake news by directly engaging students across the country. The campaign aims to empower young people to identify and halt the dissemination of misinformation before it gains traction. Ministry spokesperson Tep Asnarith recently addressed students at Chea Sim Takeo High School, emphasizing their role in this national initiative. Officials are encouraging both students and the general public to actively participate in verifying information and reporting false content. This expansion suggests a growing concern within the government regarding the impact of online falsehoods. The initiative seeks to build a more informed citizenry capable of discerning credible sources from unreliable ones. Further details of the campaign’s implementation within schools have not yet been released.