MCMC detected 957 cases of offensive content involving children on social media this year, with a 94% removal rate and new Online Safety Act set for 2026
CYBERJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) detected 957 cases of offensive content targeting children on social media platforms from January to November 2025.
Of these, 899 pieces of content were successfully removed by the platforms, achieving a 94% compliance rate.
Platforms including Tumblr, TikTok, and Facebook responded most promptly to the takedown requests.
MCMC reported intensified law enforcement cooperation through joint operations with the police.
Ops Pedo 1.0 in December 2024 led to 13 arrests and the seizure of over 40,000 materials related to child sexual exploitation.
“Greater success was achieved with Op Pedo 2.0, resulting in the detention of 31 suspects across 37 locations,” MCMC said in a statement.
The commission’s public education Safe Internet Campaign (KIS) has reached 8,454 educational institutions.
MCMC is preparing for the implementation of the Online Safety Act (ONSA) 2025.
The act will introduce a minimum age requirement of 16 years for social media account registration starting in 2026.
The upcoming KIS 2.0 initiative next year will focus on improving digital safety literacy among parents.
MCMC is also developing subsidiary instruments to strengthen obligations for licensed service providers under existing laws.
“This new approach places child protection as a top priority,” the commission stated.
The ONSA 2025 introduces a proactive framework defining platform responsibilities for managing high-risk content.
This includes material related to child abuse, pornography, and content promoting self-harm.
“MCMC remains committed to strengthening online child safety through stringent regulation, integrated enforcement, and ongoing public education,” the statement concluded. – Bernama
