Communications Minister says enforcement under the Online Safety Act 2025 includes penalties, compliance notices and ongoing engagement with platforms through a regulatory sandbox
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
With the Online Safety Act 2025 now in force, MCMC says it has intensified engagements with social media platforms and regulators, focusing on harmful content controls, age verification measures and stronger safeguards for children online
Bar owners say the upcoming 10% excise duty under Budget 2026 could squeeze margins, drive drinkers to cheaper alternatives, and push small operators to the brink
