KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 – Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said the number of requests to remove harmful online content has increased significantly, mainly due to gambling and scam-related activities.
The requests are issued by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to service providers as part of efforts to curb online threats. Gambling-related content accounted for 62 percent of all takedown requests.
Followed by scam-related content, including fake accounts and impersonation, at 21 percent, while offensive content made up seven percent. According to statistics, gambling-related takedown requests rose to 293,057 in 2025 from 196,510 in 2024.
Scam-related requests increased to 102,113, while offensive content reached 42,027. Authorities continue monitoring harmful content under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 and the Online Safety Act 2025.
While working with enforcement agencies to address scams, identity theft and cybersecurity threats.
