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Malaysia has taken down nearly 100,000 scam-related social media posts in the first seven months of 2024, already exceeding last year's total removal rate. The surge reflects growing online fraud threats across the region.
Malaysia's Dewan Negara has approved amendments to strengthen the Communications and Multimedia Commission's governance and regulatory function, including measures to prevent politicians from chairing the body and enhance its digital enforcement capabilities.
Malaysia's Minister for Law and Institutional Reform has called on communications regulators to establish equitable monitoring of digital content throughout election periods, emphasising the need for a level playing field online.
Malaysia's communications regulator has taken down 1,550 items of offensive content involving children since early 2022, with new legislation and age verification measures strengthening child protection online.
Malaysian authorities removed nearly 12,400 deepfake posts in the first six months of 2024, achieving a 94 per cent success rate in takedown requests submitted to social media platforms.
France has passed groundbreaking legislation making it the first European Union country to ban social media for children under 15, with Digital Affairs Minister Anne Le Henanff citing child protection priorities.
Malaysia is hosting the International Regulatory Conference 2026 to strengthen its digital regulatory landscape and address emerging challenges in artificial intelligence, online safety, and data protection amid rapid technological evolution.
A sweeping global movement to protect children from social media is reshaping digital policy, with Malaysia among early adopters alongside Australia, Indonesia, and others. Dozens of nations are implementing age restrictions.
Malaysian authorities and international experts convened at the International Regulatory Conference 2026 to discuss the delicate balance between enforcing online safety measures and protecting constitutional freedoms of expression, with particular emphasis on child protection.
Twenty-five US Republican lawmakers have written to President Trump urging aggressive action against European Union tech rules, proposing trade investigations and potential tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act.
Malaysian communications regulator Derek John Fernandez has highlighted the need for consistent legal protections across physical and digital spaces, arguing that weaker online regulations embolden criminals targeting children and vulnerable populations.
France is accelerating passage of legislation banning social media access for under-15s, with final parliamentary votes scheduled for July 21. The measure reflects growing global concern over harmful effects of platforms on young people's mental health.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry has removed 457,562 pieces of online gambling content since January 2025, with 1,778 gambling websites blocked by internet service providers through coordinated efforts between MCMC and enforcement agencies.
The European Commission has accepted X's remedial measures following a December 2025 fine for Digital Services Act violations. The platform must enhance researcher access and improve transparency within six months, though appeals continue.
Australia's online regulator has flagged a sharp rise in sexual extortion targeting young men through social media, with Instagram and WhatsApp as primary vectors. The findings raise concerns for similar vulnerabilities across Southeast Asia.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will convene global regulators and industry experts on July 21–22 to discuss digital economy challenges, data protection, and the future of telecommunications governance.
A 23-year-old content creator in southwestern China has been detained after performing an unauthorized skydive from a residential building to gain social media attention, sparking wider concerns about dangerous online stunts.
Malaysia's communications regulator fielded 29 complaints about false information and hate speech during the Johor state election campaign, with authorities calling for greater digital literacy among voters.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission fielded 29 complaints about fake news, hate speech and fraudulent content circulating during the recent Johor state election, highlighting digital challenges facing Malaysia's electoral process.
The Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur has imposed an RM11,000 fine on blogger Jufazli Shi Ahmad for posting offensive content targeting former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Umno on social media.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission are deepening their partnership to tackle harmful online content and enhance crisis communication strategies across the nation.
The US Supreme Court has declined to block Texas's controversial App Store Accountability Act, which mandates age verification before downloading applications. The decision upholds a lower court ruling permitting enforcement of the law.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry is evaluating compliance among licensed social media platforms with two codes under the Online Safety Act 2025, which took effect on June 1, says Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has revealed that Malaysia's government is completing an AI Governance Bill designed to reinforce the nation's digital regulation landscape, working alongside established cybersecurity and data protection statutes.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim defended federal allocation practices this week as Parliament advanced key legislation on child safety, employment insurance, and cybercrime, including penalties for deepfakes.
French President Emmanuel Macron and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus have jointly called for stronger regulation of digital platforms, warning that children face risks from harmful content and data exploitation online.
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Malaysia's communications watchdog commits to intensive oversight of internet coverage during the Johor election campaign, citing the need to monitor compliance with electoral regulations across digital platforms.
Australia is preparing to strengthen its groundbreaking social media ban for children after discovering that seven in ten underage users continue holding accounts on major platforms despite December legislation.