KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman fully supports the government’s announcement on the implementation of the Online Safety Act 2025 (Onsa) given the spike in online crimes resulting in huge losses.
Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said it was a new legal framework that strengthened user protection and enhanced the accountability of digital platforms in safeguarding the public from cyber threats.
"Online crime threats have become increasingly serious and have a direct impact on the well-being of society.
"Malaysians suffered losses amounting to RM2.77bil due to online scam crimes between January 2023 and November last year,
"During the same period, cases involving online child sexual exploitation showed a worrying rise, with 688 cases recorded from January 2021 to November 2025. In addition, cases related to Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) totalled 351 cases between January 2021 and October 2025," he said in a statement on Thursday (Jan 1).
The IGP said the implementation of Onsa was a crucial step to ensure digital platforms are held responsible for curbing the spread of harmful content, closing operational spaces for cybercriminals, and strengthening action against child exploitation, online fraud, identity misuse and extremist content.
“This approach is in line with the commitment to protect the people and ensure they remain safe in the future cyber environment,” he added.
Khalid said the police would continue to work closely with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), relevant ministries and digital platform providers through a whole-of-government approach to ensure action against cybercrime can be carried out more swiftly, systematically and effectively.
In tandem with the enforcement of Onsa, the police remain committed to strengthening internal preparedness through enhanced digital monitoring capabilities, improvements to investigation processes and stronger strategic information-sharing, without disclosing operational details that could compromise security, he said.
"We are confident the law will enhance user protection, strengthen the integrity of the nation’s digital space and ensure the safety of future generations as they navigate an increasingly complex cyber landscape," he said.
