KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has sounded the alarm on the urgent need for enhanced digital safety protocols in Malaysian schools following a disturbing deepfake pornography incident involving AI-generated obscene images of students. At a press conference today, Teo confirmed that 38 individuals, some as young as 12, were affected.
She emphasized the growing threat of digital abuse and the need for schools to treat such cases with utmost seriousness. Teo revealed that the initial reports involved six recent secondary school graduates, but investigations have since uncovered a broader and more alarming scope. “This is not an isolated incident, and the danger of such technology being misused is very real,” she said.
Criticizing the lack of action in previous cases, she stressed that schools must respond swiftly and responsibly when digital harassment is reported. “When a student comes forward, it cannot be brushed aside. This is about protecting our children.” The Deputy Minister urged both public and private educational institutions to revise and reinforce their standard operating procedures to address the risks posed by deepfake technology.
“AI tools are evolving, and so must our protection mechanisms. No school should be exempt from this responsibility,” she stated. Teo also encouraged affected individuals to seek support through national hotlines that offer confidential assistance for those experiencing sexual violence.
