Social media licences could tame online behaviour, say experts


PETALING JAYA: Laws to regulate social media and Internet messaging services can encourage responsible online behaviour, say experts following the government’s proposal to better regulate the sector.

Cybersecurity expert Assoc Prof Dr M. Selvakumar said the laws, which aim to curb harmful content, online fraud and cyberbullying, can also raise cyber awareness among users.

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