Fahmi expresses dissatisfaction with social media platform's lack of seriousness in taking actions to previously raised issues

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — The Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2025 and the Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Act 2025 passed by Parliament last year, both aimed at addressing physical and cyber bullying, came into force yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — The police have arrested two men for extortion after they threatened to release a nude video of a victim and his girlfriend unless a sum of money was paid.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — A former shop assistant was slapped with the maximum fine of RM100 for insulting behaviour by the Magistrate’s Court today for humiliating a woman by displaying her face before and after applying make-up during a live broadcast on TikTok.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 — The licensing requirement for social media and Internet messaging services with at least eight million registered users in Malaysia, effective today, is capable of enhancing platform accountability, according to experts.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — The Dewan Rakyat passed the Penal Code (Amendment) (No.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) received 8,399 reports and complaints about cyberbullying, or 27 cases daily, from January to November 1, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

LIMA (Peru), Nov 14 — Social media platform TikTok has given assurance that it will forge cooperation with the Communications Ministry, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to address issues of cyberbullying and online scams.

SUBANG JAYA, Nov 11 — Social media companies must be more proactive in helping the government combat immoral and illegal activities on their platforms, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Nov 2 — The government will introduce stricter laws to tackle cyberbullying, which is becoming more concerning, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — The government is prioritising efforts to address cyberbullying and hate speech in sports by strengthening legal frameworks and increasing public awareness, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — A lorry driver linked to the death of social media influencer A.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — A special task force will be established next week to discuss aspects of social media regulation and enforcement, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, August 15 — The proposal by the Federal government to license social media platforms, especially those with over eight million users, is an essential step towards reinforcing legislation against online crimes and illegal activities, according to advocate and...

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — Comments from netizens about athletes competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics on social media could be considered cyberbullying if they negatively affect the athletes’ mental health, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said.

SINGAPORE, July 31 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil is confident that the new regulatory framework for a safe Internet will not discourage investments in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — New social media and internet messaging services regulations, set to be introduced by the government, will tackle the spread of crime and harmful information to create a safer online environment for all users, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

SINGAPORE, July 29 — Asean must cooperate on a stricter regulatory framework to ensure a safer internet ecosystem for children, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

SINGAPORE, July 29 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil held bilateral talks with Singapore’s Digital Development and Information Minister Josephine Teo here today, focusing on social media platform licensing.

PUTRAJAYA, July 24 — The government will soon announce several improvements, including legislation, to address cyberbullying, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.