Fahmi condemns cyberbullying of UM student, urges victims to lodge reports
KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has condemned the bullying and threats directed at Universiti Malaya (UM) student Ummi Umairah Bakhit following views she expressed at a forum.
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has strongly criticized the bullying and threats directed at Universiti Malaya student Ummi Umairah Bakhit after she shared her views at a forum. Fahmi emphasized that the student's right to express her opinions should not lead to berating or threats, stating that disagreements on matters such as corruption do not warrant such behavior.
He urged all victims of cyberbullying to promptly report the incidents to the police and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to help authorities identify the perpetrators and enforce the law. Fahmi highlighted the importance of proper communication etiquette, both online and offline, and stressed that individuals should not expect online posts to be devoid of consequences.
The MCMC is investigating several instances of coordinated inauthentic behavior (CIB) targeting royal figures, with over 2,000 pieces of AI-generated content and 600 fake accounts identified as insulting His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim. Fahmi also mentioned the potential need for more stringent regulatory mechanisms, like electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) processes and age verification, to combat cyberbullying on platforms like WhatsApp, which currently lacks coverage under the Online Safety Act 2025.
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