How many cyberbullying contents were removed by MCMC this year?

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MCMC Removed Over 1,100 Instances of Cyberbullying Content This Year

Between January and November 15 of this year, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) successfully removed 1,147 pieces of content identified as cyberbullying. These actions were taken in collaboration with social media platform operators to address online harassment.
Breakdown of Removed Content by Platform

The majority of the removed content was found on TikTok, with 804 instances being taken down from the platform. Facebook followed with 195 items removed, while other platforms saw fewer takedowns. Specifically, X (formerly Twitter) had seven instances removed, Instagram and YouTube each had nine instances addressed, and a total of 123 pieces of content were removed from various other platforms.
Legal Framework for Investigations

The MCMC possesses the authority to investigate cases of online misconduct under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. This section provides the legal basis for the commission's actions against inappropriate online content and behaviour.
Statistics on Investigations and Prosecutions

This year, up to mid-November, the MCMC investigated 876 cases under Section 233. Furthermore, since 2018, a total of 65 communications-related cases have been brought before the courts under the same legislation, indicating a sustained effort to prosecute online offences.

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