BAGAN DATUK: The move by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to require all social media and internet messaging services to apply for an Application Service Provider Class Licence under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588) is a step in the right direction, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime...
PETALING JAYA: The government is set to introduce a "kill switch" to enhance digital security and tackle cybercrimes. In a statement on Sunday (July 28), Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said revealed that the initiative is expected to be tabled in Parliament in the next session slated...
PETALING JAYA: The ease of anonymity in cyberspace makes it a haven for would-be criminals, says a criminologist. Dr Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid said, generally, criminals like scammers and cyberbullies were able to easily use fake identities to commit their deeds and get away unscathed. “They can also create multiple identities which makes it easy for them...
KUALA LUMPUR: Harsher legal actions are needed for cyberbullying, said Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. “Harsher legal actions are needed to convey the government's serious stance on cyberbullying,” he said. Saifuddin added that legislators must look beyond the Minor Offences Act and consider stricter laws. "Lenient penalties send the wrong message to the public and hurt the victims'...
PUTRAJAYA: The government will take stern action against those who post offensive, intimidating and outrageous comments on social media and messaging platforms, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. Speaking at the ministry's monthly assembly here on Monday (July 15), he revealed that immoral and intimidating statements have been circulated on such platforms, including death threats against Prime...
KUALA LUMPUR: Calls for stronger measures to combat cyberbullying have intensified, with various parties urging the government to bolster laws and take proactive initiatives to raise awareness. Universiti Sains Malaysia criminologist and psychologist Assoc Prof Dr Geshina Ayu Mat Saat said improvements must continue to be made in terms of legislation, policies, education and proactive safety...
PETALING JAYA: The mother of the late Hindu activist, Rajeswary Appahu, lodged a police report against four individuals for allegedly disrupting an ongoing police investigation related to a cyberbullying case involving her daughter. Puspa Rajagopal, 56, said the individuals were misleading and confusing the public by discussing the case on social media and were talking badly...
SUBANG JAYA: Two journalists have been threatened by those involved in the cyberbullying of the late social media influencer and activist Rajeswary Appahu, says Fahmi Fadzil. The Communications Minister said both journalists received messages as well as photographs of their residences. "They are very scared. This is a criminal threat. Some of them (cyberbullies) hide behind fake...
SUBANG JAYA: Two journalists have been threatened by those involved in the cyberbullying of the late social media influencer and activist Rajeswary Appahu, says Fahmi Fadzil. The Communications Minister said both journalists received messages as well as photographs of their residences. "They are very scared. This is a criminal threat. Some of them (cyberbullies) hide behind fake...
