LETTER | The MCMC views the allegations of selective enforcement raised in the opinion article titled “Selective enforcement and silence on racist, religious abuse” by R Nadeswaran, published by Malaysiakini on April 24, 2026, as baseless and unfounded.

MCMC wishes to clarify that it was neither contacted by nor had it received formal complaints from any aggrieved parties regarding the online comments pertaining to the appointment of TalentCorp’s new CEO.

As such, no investigation was initiated. MCMC's enforcement processes are guided by due process, evidential requirements and legal thresholds.

To further clarify, MCMC had received a formal complaint in the case of MACC referred to in the same article, which enabled MCMC to initiate the necessary assessment and action in accordance with the laws and procedures.

This underscores that enforcement is not arbitrary, but contingent upon the receipt of complaints and the availability of sufficient grounds for investigation.

In this regard, affected parties and victims are encouraged to lodge formal complaints with MCMC through its dedicated portal to enable proper assessment and action in accordance with the law.

Enforcement action can only be undertaken where there is a sufficient basis, supported by verified harm, proper context and admissible evidence.

MCMC also reiterates that online service providers bear responsibility for moderating and managing content published on their platforms in accordance with their respective community standards and applicable laws.

Upon subsequent checks, TalentCorp has since taken appropriate steps to remove the negative comments on its online portal.

To further strengthen its assessment capabilities, MCMC has appointed dedicated resource persons with relevant language proficiencies and subject matter expertise to support investigations, particularly in cases involving nuanced or sensitive content.

This ensures that each case is evaluated with appropriate contextual understanding and rigour.

MCMC maintains that content that is viral or perceived as offensive does not necessarily constitute a legal offence.

Each case is assessed on its own merits against the relevant legal provisions, with careful consideration of intent, context, potential harm and the sufficiency of evidence.

The commission remains committed to fair, transparent, and impartial enforcement and will continue to take appropriate action to safeguard public interest, national security, and societal harmony.

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