AN Opposition lawmaker has called on authorities to clamp down on “dark side” online accounts, where he claimed young Malaysians are prostituting themselves.
The issue was raised by Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden (PN-Alor Setar), who alleged that such accounts are being used openly by some youths.
“It has become a trend among some youths to engage in immoral activities and modern-day forms of prostitution. ... They are showing off and selling their bodies to fulfil the lust of others for profit,” he claimed.
Debating the motion of thanks on the Royal Address, Afnan Hamimi questioned why these individuals were still allowed to be active on social media and their content not taken down.
“If the content of politicians who are not aligned with the government can be blocked, why not these contents?” he asked.
He lamented the decline of morals among youth, citing the case of a well-known influencer who was charged in court for sexual activities on the “dark side” site but was treated as a celebrity.
While applauding the police for their recent operations against such online activities, Afnan Hamimi claimed there are more than 20 dark side accounts still active.
“I have not patronised these accounts but those laughing at me must have,” he responded to giggles coming from MPs in the House.
Meanwhile, Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang (PN-Marang) has lamented the underuse of the Bahasa Malaysia, particularly in official matters and major events, where its presence remains minimal.
“Look at what’s happening today. Shops in the city use all kinds of languages and sometimes Bahasa Malaysia is barely used,” he claimed.
Hadi pointed out that other countries, like those at the United Nations, have leaders who speak in their native languages, while Malaysian leaders speak in English.
