Comprehensive law vital in stamping out cyberbullying


IN today’s digital age, the scourge of cyberbullying has become a pervasive and insidious threat, particularly to the young and vulnerable.As Internet penetration and social media use rise in the country, so does the incidence of cyberbullying.

According to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, 3,199 complaints related to cyberbullying were recorded in 2023.

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