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A Seberang Jaya mother is pressing authorities to speed up investigations into alleged sexual cyberbullying against her 17-year-old daughter, an SPM candidate facing repeated online harassment.
Singapore's newly established Online Safety Commission has ordered removal of a TikTok post falsely linking a fitness instructor to the resignation of former Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim, protecting her from harassment.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner has filed civil proceedings against Telegram in Federal Court, accusing the messaging platform of failing to remove terrorist content including videos of mass shootings despite user reports.
Malaysia's IRC 2026 conference gathered 500 global regulators and policymakers to address digital governance challenges, emphasizing platform accountability, online safety and trust in the modern digital ecosystem.
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.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has stressed that building a secure digital future requires accountability and people-centred governance, not just technological advancement. She highlighted MCMC's efforts removing harmful online content.
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.
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.
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.
Malaysia is reinforcing its digital governance infrastructure through key initiatives including the National Digital Network Plan, 5G expansion, and the Online Safety Act 2025 to build citizen trust while managing technological risks.
The MCMC has launched a Safe Internet Campaign Carnival in Sook district, Sabah, equipping rural communities with digital literacy skills to counter cyber threats and online fraud.
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.
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.
Malaysia has intensified efforts to regulate digital platforms and protect children online through new legislation and enforcement of child safety codes, while consumers grapple with soaring tech prices driven by global supply chain pressures.
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 European Union's voluntary mechanism for reporting child sexual abuse online expired in April as lawmakers remained divided over whether encrypted messaging services should be exempt, sending negotiations back to member states.
Singaporean actress Eswari Gunasagar has publicly condemned both the creation of AI-generated fake images of herself and widespread victim-blaming online, highlighting a deeper societal failure in empathy.
Sabah's Youth Development Minister Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan has emphasised the urgency of strengthening digital literacy programmes to counter escalating online threats, citing significant complaint figures from the state's east coast region.
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.
The US House has approved legislation mandating online safety protections for children, including age verification and parental controls. However, the Senate is pursuing significantly tougher measures that would impose legal liability on tech companies for promoting harmful content.
Malaysia has taken down more than 11,600 pieces of deepfake content since 2024, with complaints soaring eightfold. The government is enforcing stricter AI safeguards through the Online Safety Act 2025.