MALAYSIA’S Online Safety Act (Onsa) was passed in 2025 and came into force on Jan 1, 2026. And it is not only timely but essential. The reality today is clear: harmful online content is no longer abstract or distant.
Across jurisdictions, digital platforms are actively used to spread hate, facilitate financial scams, exploit children, and mobilise individuals towards real-world violence. Content now travels instantly, reaching wide and often vulnerable audiences within seconds, with little opportunity for reflection or verification.
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