Online scam content removed surges 15-fold to nearly 100,000 in Malaysia
THE number of online scam content removed in Malaysia has surged more than 15-fold since 2023, reaching 99,693 cases as of July 15 this year, highlighting the escalating threat posed by digital fraud. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said...
Malaysia's authorities removed 99,693 pieces of online scam content in the first seven months of 2026, a staggering 15-fold increase from the 6,297 cases recorded in 2023. This surge in digital fraud campaigns has escalated into a "worrying" trend, according to Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has implemented the Risk Mitigation Code, obligating platforms to verify advertisers on their services, with a grace period until year-end for compliance.
Existing laws, including the Communications and Multimedia Act, Online Safety Act, and Cybercrime Act, currently cover cybercrime, with Teo expressing no urgency to draft additional legislation pending the evaluation of current laws' efficacy. The government's focus remains on expanding internet connectivity, as the second phase of the JENDELA initiative aims to further enhance coverage, which stands at 98 percent, while a minor 2 percent remains under-served.
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