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Online Safety Act

No real victim does not mean no crime: AI-generated child sexual abuse can still bring RM500,000 fine

Communications Ministry says AI-generated CSAM may be prosecuted under existing laws, with offenders facing up to five years’ jail and additional daily fines

Social media age verification first of more measures to protect children: Fahmi

Communications Minister reminds social media platforms to abide by country’s laws if they want to operate here

Under-16 social media users given one month before action taken as ONSA measures launch today

As new measures begin today, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission says age verification under the Online Safety Act will also be carried out by platforms for existing users over a period of up to six months

1.4 mil files on child sexual abuse content uncovered since 2024 in multiple operations

Findings give impetus to Malaysia’s social media age verification measures that roll out tomorrow June 1 under the Online Safety Act 2025

MCMC safety code to combat child sexual abuse material ready in June: Teo 

Code will enable swifter removal of harmful content, even as abuse material on children online have increased since 2022

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