{
  "id": 9570751,
  "title": "SKMM ‘perisai’ pengguna daripada ancaman siber, kata Fahmi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/skmm-perisai-pengguna-daripada-ancaman-siber-kata-fahmi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T13:34:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/09/24/skmm-perisai-pengguna-daripada-ancaman-siber-kata-fahmi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MENTERI KOMUNIKASI Fahmi Fadzil has emphasized the importance of the SKMM platform for the government to regulate social media content, ensuring the safety of citizens in the digital realm. Contrary to misconceptions, SKMM is not a tool for political suppression, especially on social media platforms. Instead, it plays a crucial role in safeguarding the digital community against various threats such as cyberbullying, distribution of intimate images, scams, and more. The minister stressed that the effectiveness of SKMM depends on the needs and demands of the public. Should the public require specific services from SKMM, the platform will readily assist. Reports and complaints received by SKMM are forwarded to the respective social media platforms for further action, following the Community Guidelines and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. For instance, if a user submits a complaint, SKMM initiates the process; however, the removal of the content lies within the platform's discretion, such as Facebook or TikTok, if they agree to remove content deemed illegal. Currently, most Malaysian platforms cooperate with the government, particularly in addressing sensitive content related to race, religion, and royalty (3R). Nevertheless, satirical content, aimed at ridiculing and provoking others, is typically considered legal by the platforms. Regarding his plan to enhance the safety of the digital platform for citizens, Fahmi highlighted the primary mission of the ministry: to collaborate across departments in controlling the digital economy, focusing on e-commerce. \"I keep an eye on the telco sector, courier services... We see that many complaints come from shop owners due to poor product quality, lack of monitoring, and excessively low prices, negatively impacting our fellow Bumiputera entrepreneurs,\" he said. To address this, he seeks collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and the Department of Private Sector and Human Development (KPDN). He also mentioned that if timely action is not taken, Malaysia risks being hit by a wave of substandard electrical and electronic products, failing to meet the standards set by the Standards Institution and Research on Industrial Malaysia (SIRIM), posing a significant risk to consumers.",
  "summary": "Menteri komunikasi itu berkata agensi itu tidak pernah digunakan sebagai alat politik untuk menyekat kebebasan bersuara terutamanya di platform media sosial.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}