Malaysia Removes 12,353 Deepfake Posts in First Half of 2024
Malaysia's communications regulator removed 12,353 deepfake posts in the first six months of 2024, representing a 94% success rate. New AI labelling requirements come into force.
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Thailand Deploys Fast-Track Court System to Combat Explosion in Illegal Online Content
Thailand has fast-tracked a new court process to rapidly remove illegal online content, responding to a dramatic surge in unlawful URLs. The measure aims to block harmful material within hours rather than days.
Malaysia Pushes for Unified Legal Framework to Combat Online Child Exploitation
Malaysia's communications regulator is pushing for laws governing the digital world to match those in the physical realm, arguing that inconsistent frameworks embolden criminals targeting vulnerable groups online.
Singapore Man Jailed Over Nine Years for Sexual Offences Against Two Teenage Girls
A Singapore court has sentenced a 22-year-old man to over nine years in prison and 12 strokes of the cane for sexually abusing two 13-year-old girls. He deceived them about his age and manipulated them into relationships before assaulting them.
Malaysia Takes Down Over 11,600 Deepfakes as AI Misuse Complaints Surge Eightfold
Malaysia's communications regulator has removed more than 11,600 pieces of deepfake content since 2024 following nearly 12,500 complaints of AI misuse. The Deputy Communications Minister revealed a dramatic eightfold surge in deepfake-related complaints over the period.
Malaysia's New Child Protection Code Mandates Secure Age Verification for Social Media
Malaysia's new Child Protection Code requires social media platforms to implement secure age-verification mechanisms, allowing only users aged 16 and above to create accounts. The regulation prioritises child safety while protecting personal data.
Social Media Platforms Face Up To RM10 Million Fine For Age Verification Failures
Social media platforms operating in Malaysia risk fines reaching RM10 million for non-compliance with age-verification rules under the new Online Safety Act 2025, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil announced.
Malaysia's New Cybercrime Bill 2026 Marks Significant Escalation in Digital Offence Penalties
Malaysia's Cybercrime Bill 2026, tabled Monday for first reading, significantly strengthens penalties for online crimes including identity theft, AI-generated fraudulent content, digital fraud, and intimate image sharing without consent.
Perak Ruler Receives Briefing on State's Communication Infrastructure Push
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil briefed the Sultan of Perak on government initiatives to enhance communication infrastructure and expand service reach in the state, with online safety also featuring in discussions.