KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has removed 82,076 pieces of online content deemed immoral between January 1, 2022 and July 1, 2025, says Fahmi Fadzil.
He added that the content was removed as being in violation of Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998
This was in response to a question by Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden (PN–Alor Setar), who asked about actions taken on media content and online campaigns during Pride Month that support LGBTQ ideology in the country.Pride Month is an annual series of parades and other gatherings by the LGBTQ community.
Pride Month is an annual series of parades and other gatherings by the LGBTQ community.
In a parliamentary written reply, the Communications Minister stressed that these actions were not limited to any particular programme or campaign.
“Between January 1, 2022 and July 1, 2025, social media service providers, at MCMC’s request, removed 82,076 items of immoral content identified as violating Act 588 and other laws.
“Of this total, 56 instances involved indecent content.
However, takedown actions are also subject to evaluation and consideration by social media providers based on their community guidelines and relevant local laws,” said Fahmi.
He added that, based on reports and public complaints, if any party or individual is found violating written laws involving deviant activities, enforcement action may be taken by other authorities such as the police or state religious departments as permitted by law.
“Recognising that online safety is not solely the government’s responsibility, MCMC launched the Safe Internet Campaign last January to increase public awareness about online safety, help prevent cybercrime, and create a safer online environment.
This campaign is being implemented in 10,000 schools, higher learning institutions and other settings, through various engagement initiatives and collaborations with student representative councils at public universities nationwide,” he said.
