Govt to introduce stricter laws to tackle cyberbullying - PM

The government will introduce stricter laws to tackle cyberbullying, which is becoming more concerning, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

He said a bill related to the matter would be tabled at the coming Parliament sitting.

“We will introduce stricter cyberbullying laws, at the (coming) Parliament sitting.

“And I will ask authorities like the MCMC (Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission) and the police to take the maximum action possible… do not compromise,” he said at the Temu Anwar Generasi Ada Idea (Gen-AI) programme at the Gravitas Business Park, Jalan Baru Prai in Bukit Mertajam yesterday.

Also present were Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching, Communications Ministry secretary-general Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, Penang Deputy Chief Minister I Mohamad Abdul Hamid and MCMC chairperson Mohamad Salim Fateh Din.

The prime minister said although the country practises the principle of freedom, this does not mean one is free to commit crimes, particularly bullying.

He said the issue of bullying cannot be taken lightly as it could have a psychological impact, such as mental abuse, that can threaten the safety and life of a person and stern action needs to be taken to address it.

“Freedom is not meant for you to abuse others. Freedom is not meant for you to insult or humiliate people.

“This country has to be different. This country talks about freedom and justice, and will never condone any sort of oppression and insults and abuses,” he said.

- Bernama

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