Deputy Communications and Digital Minister Teo Nie Ching affirmed the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission’s (MCMC) stance on addressing obscene content online, highlighting the commission’s procedure in responding to such concerns during a session in the Dewan Rakyat.

Teo emphasized that the MCMC does not proactively police the internet but extends technical support and aids law enforcement agencies upon receiving user reports and complaints about inappropriate online content.

“It is crucial to clarify that the MCMC does not assume the role of Internet police. We come into action upon formal applications or requests from police or other law enforcement agencies to take down or block specific content,” Teo explained.

The Deputy Minister stressed the importance of public involvement in reporting lewd content to the authorities. She emphasized that once the police raise a request, the MCMC swiftly steps in to provide technical assistance, aiding in investigations, supplying necessary information, conducting digital forensic analysis, and implementing actions to remove or block the content in question.

Teo addressed a supplementary question from Jasin MP Zulkifli Ismail, underlining the need for a streamlined process for the public to report obscene content. She urged the public and Members of Parliament to actively report such incidents to law enforcement, enabling the MCMC to take prompt follow-up actions as necessary.

The clarification from Teo Nie Ching aimed to provide transparency about the MCMC’s role in addressing inappropriate content online, highlighting the collaborative approach between the commission and law enforcement to ensure a safer digital environment.