Govt mulls amending Penal Code for cyberbullying

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Govt mulls amending Penal Code for cyberbullying
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PUTRAJAYA: The government is considering a proposal to amend the Penal Code to introduce specific provisions for the offence of cyberbullying, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

According to her, the proposed amendment will define the term cyberbullying and classify it as a specific offence in Malaysia. Among other things, the proposed bill will also grant new powers to authorities to protect all internet users, especially children, through close cooperation with online service providers.

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