Gov't to assess steps to strengthen compliance on social media platforms, says Fahmi


KUALA LUMPUR: The Communications and Digital Ministry is currently assessing the necessary steps to strengthen compliance with the law on social media platforms.

Its minister, Fahmi Fadzil said this is following a statement by the Asean Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) on Tuesday (Oct 10) calling for social media platforms to be held accountable for hate speech and divisive content.

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