High time for new laws to better protect victims, say experts


PETALING JAYA: There is a dire need for a new comprehensive legislative framework on cyberbullying to safeguard Internet users, especially the young and vulnerable, say lawyers and criminologists.

They said although there are laws that address online harassment, these fall short of addressing cyberbullying in the ever- evolving social media landscape.

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