Govt will take firm action against cyberbullying as cases rise, says Teo


PETALING JAYA: The government is taking decisive action against cyberbullying as the number of cybercrimes continues to increase at an alarming rate.

Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said the government has established a dedicated task force comprising experts from four key ministries, including the Ministry in the Prime Minister's Office for Law and Institutional Reform, Communications Ministry, Home Affairs Ministry and Digital Ministry.

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