Why we need online safety now, more than ever


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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