Experts say the success of Malaysia’s Online Safety Act will depend on effective enforcement, platform accountability and safer-by-design digital services, with stronger collaboration needed among government, industry, parents and educators to better protect children online
The Online Safety Act 2025 may open the door for future lawsuits against digital platforms that fail to protect children from cyberbullying, grooming and online exploitation, says the Malaysian Bar Council, as Malaysia’s evolving legal framework places greater responsibility on tech companies to prevent online harms
