Teo Nie Ching urges platforms to fully comply with Risk Mitigation Code to curb online fraud

KLANG, Aug 20 — Malaysia's government hopes online platforms will fully adhere to the Risk Mitigation Code, which began on June 1 under the Online Safety Act 2025 (Act 866), to enhance defenses against fraudulent and harmful online content. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching emphasized this due to the code's requirement for platforms to authenticate advertisers before permitting paid advertisements to be displayed on their networks.

"The rising issue of online fraud is indeed alarming. We expect that once platforms truly meet this obligation, we will observe a decrease in deceptive content on the internet," she stated during the launch of 10 new electric delivery vehicles (EVs) by SPX Express in Bukit Raja Selatan. Teo highlighted that 99,693 pieces of fraudulent content had been removed by social media platforms up to July 15, underscoring the effectiveness of existing legal measures.

She affirmed that there was no necessity for a new law to tackle fraud, advocating for the given laws to operate before evaluating their effects. Teo also noted the surge in online shopping had heightened demand for last-mile delivery vehicles, stressing the significance of adopting environmentally friendly vehicles to mitigate pollution.

She expressed satisfaction that SPX Express, one of Malaysia's largest logistics firms, had chosen greener vehicles, aiding environmental conservation. The minister urged more logistics businesses to adopt EVs for commercial purposes, aligning with Malaysia's policy to boost electric vehicle usage due to fluctuating fuel prices and the unstable situation in West Asia.

Teo affirmed that EVs benefit the environment and should be extended to both individual and corporate vehicles. She asserted that SPX Express's adoption of EV delivery vehicles exemplified how the digital economy's expansion could coexist with environmental sustainability objectives. Additionally, Teo discussed the government's objective to expand internet coverage and boost speeds, suggesting these efforts should be complemented by measures to deliver a superior digital user experience.