KKMM, MMU studying need for specific laws to combat cyberbullying


Saifuddin said discussions were being held to identify solutions and draw up a suitable framework to come up with the best mechanisms to tackle cyberbullying. — LINUS SCHUTZ/Pixabay

KUALA LUMPUR: Cyberbullying and fake social media accounts came under the spotlight in the Dewan Negara today.

Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah told the Upper House of Parliament that his ministry together with the Malaysian Multimedia University (MMU) is carrying out a study on the need for specific laws to combat cyberbullying.

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