Nearly 100,000 scam-related social media content removed this year
JOHOR BARU: A total of 99,693 pieces of scam-related content on social media platforms were removed as of July 15 this year, exceeding the 98,503 taken down throughout 2025.
Nearly 100,000 pieces of scam-related content on social media platforms were removed in Malaysia this year, exceeding the 98,503 taken down throughout 2025, according to Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. She revealed that 106,268 requests were submitted to platforms such as Meta, TikTok, and YouTube to remove such content during this period, compared to 102,113 requests in the previous year.
The slight difference in request numbers is due to the final decision lying with the platforms, despite the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) submitting the requests. Teo stated that the compliance rate of platforms in removing scam-related content is usually above 90 per cent. In conjunction with National Month, she reminded the public to fly the national flag, the Jalur Gemilang, correctly.
The Information Department is conducting the 1 House 1 Jalur Gemilang campaign from August to September to encourage Malaysians to display the national flag properly. Teo mentioned that the campaign also aims to address complaints regarding inconsistent actions by local authorities or the police depending on the location, and she believes this issue needs attention to ensure the public feels comfortable flying the Jalur Gemilang.
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