Malaysian Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil stated that the government will not follow other countries, like Australia, in imposing age restrictions for online access. Instead, Malaysia will adopt a balanced approach to online safety, considering the country's socio-cultural background and legal landscape. The Minister emphasized the importance of educating users about online safety measures and addressing the growing concern of online crimes.
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil is one of the panellists at a forum session titled"Securing the Future: Leveraging 5G Technology to Strengthen National Security" in conjunction with the Asia International Security Summit & Expo 2025 at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre . — Bernama picPUTRAJAYA, Jan 22 — The government currently has no plan to follow the lead of other countries in imposing age restrictions for online access, said Communication Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
“At present, we do not intend to follow exactly what other countries are doing, but we will strike a balance by considering the socio-cultural background and the existing legal and regulatory landscape in our country,” he told a press conference after being a panellist at the Asia International Security Summit & Expo 2025 here today.
“The issues of cyber security and online safety cannot be separated, especially with the criminal’s mass migration to social media platforms. “...when we provide connectivity and bring the internet...we also find that some users tend to get involved in online gambling or fall victim to scams.
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