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Malaysia's communications authority has engaged more than 148,300 people across Sabah in its Safe Internet Campaign since early 2025, with a recent carnival in Kalabakan drawing 500 residents and emphasising protection against financial scams.
A concerned parent in Seberang Jaya is calling for accelerated police investigations following persistent sexual cyberbullying directed at her 17-year-old daughter during the critical SPM examination period.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry has confirmed that social media platforms must verify users are at least 16 years old using official documents, with the requirement enforced under the Child Protection Code since June 2026.
Singapore's newly established Online Safety Commission has ordered the removal of a TikTok post that falsely implicated a fitness instructor in former Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim's resignation. The post subjected an innocent woman to online harassment and false accusations.
A 36-year-old New Jersey man has been arrested after authorities used a specially trained police dog to locate a hidden cellphone allegedly used to send explicit material to a seven-year-old girl via TikTok and text messaging.
Australia's online safety regulator has filed civil proceedings against Telegram in Federal Court, alleging the messaging platform failed to remove terrorism-related content including videos of mass shootings despite user reports.
Singapore has detained three teenagers aged 14 to 19 under the Internal Security Act for self-radicalisation and planning violent attacks. One minor drafted a 21-page manifesto detailing a mass stabbing scheme at his school, while others plotted strikes against military personnel and LGBTQ individuals.
Malaysia's communications regulator hosted the International Regulatory Conference 2026, bringing together 500+ global stakeholders to discuss digital governance, platform accountability, and trust-building measures for the evolving digital landscape.
Malaysia's communications regulator has removed 1,550 pieces of offensive content involving children since January 2022, working with licensed service providers. New legislation and age-verification measures are strengthening protections.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has stressed that accountability and people-centred governance are fundamental to creating a secure digital future, highlighting Malaysia's substantial efforts in removing harmful online content.
Malaysia is reinforcing its digital governance systems through strategic initiatives including the Online Safety Act 2025, national infrastructure projects, and international regulatory dialogue to build citizen trust in digital platforms and systems.
Malaysia is hosting the International Regulatory Conference 2026 to tackle emerging challenges in digital regulation, artificial intelligence governance, and online safety. The two-day event brings together regional and international regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders to shape the nation's evolving digital landscape.
Malaysian officials and regional experts are grappling with how to protect children online without eroding freedom of expression, with enforcement emerging as the critical challenge.
Australia's online safety regulator has sounded an alarm over escalating sexual extortion targeting young men and boys, revealing tech giants are failing to adequately combat the crime despite having the tools available.