They include improvements to the scope of Section 233, relating to the improper use of network facilities or services, to prevent its misuse, Bernama reported.
Fahmi said the amendments would also touch on aspects of social media, industrial development and network security.
“We will also bring in the Online Security Bill later. We have already amended the definition of mule accounts, followed by amendments to the Penal Code, as well as defining what is cyberbullying, including crimes such as doxing (exposing private information with malicious intent).
“All these efforts and initiatives are to ensure the internet is safer, especially for children and families.
“Our focus is on aspects of online harm, online gambling and scams, cyberbullying and sexual crimes against children or paedophilia,” Fahmi said after closing the Communications Carnival in Pantai Dalam, Kuala Lumpur, today.
When asked on the progress of registration for the licensing of social media platforms, which will take effect on Jan 1, Fahmi said he had asked all platform providers to be briefed on government’s efforts to strengthen internet platforms.
“I’ve asked that in the first half of December, these platforms be briefed so that they understand what we are working on, our intentions, what laws will be amended through Act 588 and, most importantly, what their role is in ensuring the internet is safer,” he said.
Commenting on Australia’s move to pass a law banning those under the age of 16 from using social media, Fahmi said the government is always examining such efforts.
“Currently, all social media platforms prohibit children under the age of 13 from having accounts. WhatsApp, for example, sets an age limit of 16 based on community guidelines, so we will start with the age limit that they themselves set.
“We will see whether they are capable or not, then I think we will look into (other aspects),” he said. - FMT
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