Social media criticism of Paris 2024 athletes could be cyberbullying, says Fahmi


KUALA LUMPUR: Comments from netizens about athletes competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics on social media could be considered cyberbullying if they negatively affect the athletes' mental health, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

He said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) would review such matters if reports are received from time to time.

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