Creative content drive must be matched by child online safety measures, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR, October 14 — Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil emphasized that promoting creative content on digital platforms must be accompanied by child online safety measures. This is crucial to support the government's goal of strengthening Malaysia's creative economy through quality and responsible digital content production.

Fahmi stated that their priority is to prevent children from communicating with adults who may seek to exploit them online. The Communications Ministry and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) continue to promote creative content production, including on digital platforms, as part of efforts to bolster the country's creative economy.

The Orange Economy Council, tasked with overseeing policies and reviewing programs related to the creative economy, also backs these initiatives. During the 'Creators for Impact 2026' program organized by Google, Fahmi pointed out that the program offers content creators techniques for producing relevant content while integrating online safety messages for audiences.

Fahmi reiterated that content creators can significantly contribute to promoting responsible internet use among young people through engaging and relevant content. He stressed the need for closer cooperation between the government, technology companies, and content creators to ensure that digital safety messages effectively reach young people.