Malaysia's Communications Ministry blocked over 3.1 billion scam calls in 2024 and flagged thousands of social media posts. The country is committed to fostering a safer digital environment through regulations and collaboration with other Asean nations.
In 2024, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) blocked over 3.1 billion scam calls. According to the New Straits Times, the commission also handled nearly 12,000 complaints last year, reflecting its commitment to tackling cyber threats in the country. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil hailed the efforts as a milestone and described it as Malaysia's commitment to addressing cybersecurity issues in the country.
'This is a milestone which underscores Malaysia's commitment to combating cyber threats and fostering a safer digital environment,' he said in his opening speech at the second International Regulatory Conference (IRC 2025) in Kuala Lumpur on 7 January. The two-day conference highlighted key issues like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing, with regional collaboration at its core. Fahmi also revealed that between 1 to 7 January 2025 alone, the MCMC flagged 4,699 social media posts for removal. Online gambling and scams accounted for 86% of the flagged content. 'Posts related to just these two issues already make up about 86%. We will continue to monitor and regulate postings that are deemed illegal,' he said to reporters. Fahmi added that the progress of technology must be complemented by regulations that protect users and encourage innovation. He called on Asean countries to develop unified digital standards and policies to ensure equitable access to technology while remaining globally competitive
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