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The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission documented 29 complaints involving online misconduct during Johor's 16th state election campaign, including fake news, hate speech and scam-related content.
Malaysia's communications regulator has removed more than 11,600 pieces of deepfake content since 2024 following nearly 12,500 complaints about AI misuse, with complaints surging eightfold over the period.
Malaysia's Communications Minister has warned social media companies that non-compliance with age-verification requirements under the Online Safety Act 2025 will result in fines up to RM10 million, escalating enforcement of digital safety standards.
Malaysia's Communications Minister warns social media platforms face penalties up to RM10 million for non-compliance with age-verification requirements under the Online Safety Act 2025, with over 30 engagement sessions held since January.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil briefed Sultan Nazrin Shah on the government's plans to bolster communication infrastructure and service coverage throughout Perak, with particular emphasis on online safety safeguards.
Romance scams have become one of the world's fastest-growing online frauds, with criminals using artificial intelligence to create convincing fake identities and build emotional connections before demanding money from vulnerable victims.