KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) submitted 66,568 requests to service providers to remove harmful fake online content between January 1, 2023, and October 15, 2026, Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching told Parliament today.
From the total, 86 per cent or 56,304 items of content have been successfully taken down based on complaints received, platform guidelines, and prevailing laws.
“The government will continue to strengthen efforts to curb the spread of fake news through the implementation of appropriate laws and enforcement actions, ensuring the digital space remains safe, responsible, and possessed of integrity to protect society from the harm caused by the dissemination of false information,” Teo said during Question Time.
