CMA still needed to address cyber crimes, says Teo


KUALA LUMPUR: The Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588) is still required to address crimes in cyberspace, says Teo Nie Ching (pic).

The Deputy Communications Minister said the Act was used to charge the cyberbullies of deceased influencer A. Rajeswary (Esha) and also Adeline Chang, a social media influencer, for making obscene online remarks against a minor.

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