Teo: Social media firms agree to block 3R content

KULAI: Social media service platform providers have given their cooperation in helping to delete content with elements of 3R (race, religion and royalty) throughout the campaigning period in the six state polls, says the Deputy Communications and Digital Minister.

Teo Nie Ching said this was based on a report by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), which is tasked with blocking such content – especially from political parties.She said the ministry always carried out monitoring with the commission and the police to ensure appropriate action would be taken as soon as possible.