Malaysia faces 10 cyberbullying cases daily, says Fahmi as govt prepares Online Safety Bill


He adds that the 'bill aims to curb criminal activities on social media, not to restrict freedom of speech', and will come alongside government efforts to ensure cheaper, wider, and faster Internet connectivity. — Fahmi Fadzil/Twitter

PETALING JAYA: The country currently faces 10 cyberbullying cases every day, according to statistics gathered by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

This data was shared by Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil via an X (formerly Twitter) post yesterday (Oct 23) recapping the topics he discussed during a lecture at the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) in Shah Alam.

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