KUALA LUMPUR – Doxing, or the unauthorised disclosure of personal information, is a criminal offence, Inspector‑General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said today.
In his statement, he underscored that data protection rights apply universally and must never be misused as a pretext for retaliation, intimidation, or online harassment.
“The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) emphasises that sharing, revealing, or publishing someone’s private details without permission, such as their home address, phone number, identity card number, or family information, constitutes a crime and is unacceptable under any circumstances,” he said.
Such acts may be investigated under several laws, including Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, Section 130 of the Personal Data Protection Act 2010, and Sections 507E, 507F(1) or 507F(2) of the Penal Code.
Khalid urged the public to use digital platforms responsibly and ethically, and to refrain from sharing others’ personal information.
“We will not hesitate to take firm action against anyone found to be breaking these laws, to ensure public safety,” he warned.
He added that PDRM has taken note of Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail’s statement regarding the recent online circulation of a private individual’s personal information.
Media reports noted that Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail had called on the public to refrain from issuing threats, engaging in online harassment, or exposing the personal details of a former news portal journalist and his family, following comments made by the individual at a recent public forum. – January 24, 2026