KUALA LUMPUR: Police and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) are investigating the presence of sexual grooming groups on social media platforms.
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil confirmed that the MCMC has received complaints regarding the presence of such groups and was currently collaborating with Meta and the Sexual, Women and Child Investigations Division (D11) of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) on the matter.
“We have received such complaints on X.
“MCMC is working with Meta and specifically D11 to identify such groups and find out what they do.
“In case of any wrongdoing, the police will take action.
“MCMC as the technical agency will assist in terms of data preservation and profiling of accounts,” he said.
He said this after attending the collaborative announcement session in conjunction with the Malaysia International Healthcare (MIH) Megatrends 2024, here, today. It involved the MCMC and three international partners: the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), the Australian Investment and Trade Commission (Austrade), and the British High Commission (BHC).
Fahmi made this statement in response to concerns regarding various social media groups that appear to be engaging in child grooming activities.
