13th May 2025 - 2 min read
The Ministry of Communications, via the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), has removed a total of 10,493 items of fake content and 30,427 scam-related posts from online platforms between January and 15 April this year.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said the figures reflect a pressing need for Malaysians to approach online information with a more critical mindset.
“The statistics show that the public can no longer afford to passively read and accept information without first verifying and identifying the content,” she said.
Speaking at the 2025 Communications Ministry-level “Let’s Read Together” programme, Teo noted the shift in how people access information.
“Today, most of us obtain information directly from the internet, and that in itself is not wrong. In line with technological advancement, we are adapting to progress. However, consuming and accepting information online requires today’s society to be more digitally literate. This means not all information received via today’s technologies can be accepted at face value,” she said.
To promote accurate and responsible information-sharing habits, the government is focusing on young internet users through the Safe Internet Campaign, part of its MADANI framework.
“MCMC is stepping up the Safe Internet Campaign rollout to both primary and secondary schools, as well as all public universities nationwide by the end of the year.
This campaign aims to raise awareness among students on the risks and challenges of the digital space,” she said, adding that the campaign has already been implemented in nine schools as of May 1.
(Source: Bernama)
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