No mandatory dating app ID checks as govt targets romance scams
KUALA LUMPUR: There are no plans to introduce mandatory identity verification for dating app users, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. Instead, she said the government was focusing on stronger platform safeguards, improved scam detection and greater public awareness to tackle online fraud.
The Malaysian government has ruled out mandatory identity verification for users of dating apps, instead focusing on implementing stronger platform safeguards and improving scam detection. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching stated that while identity verification could help reduce fraudulent accounts, it is not a complete solution as scammers continue to exploit stolen identities and sophisticated social engineering tactics.
The government is taking a layered and risk-based approach to combating online scams, with online service providers playing an important role in strengthening trust and safety measures.
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