Online safety: Everyone has a role to play


RECENTLY, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew who gave his assurance that the platform would step up efforts to combat cyberbullying and scams.

This is a welcome development. Of late, too many Malay-sians have fallen prey to scammers. These are real problems that affect people from all walks of life, and they need serious attention. TikTok’s commitment to collaborate with our government is a welcome move.

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