C. Sivaraj expressed concern over the surge of immoral content on TikTok, calling it a serious threat that demands immediate attention.
: A Dewan Negara member has proposed that the government consider banning TikTok for users aged 16 and below if the platform fails to ensure safe and appropriate content.
“TikTok and other foreign platforms prioritise profit over safeguarding moral values and user safety, especially for our youths. Their content moderation algorithms have failed completely. Between 2022 and Dec 1 this year, authorities blocked 3,571 pornographic websites and removed 1,947 explicit posts from social media, with 71.2 per cent of those involving child sexual exploitation.
He urged the government to take decisive action, including exploring the development of regulated local social media platforms.
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