Kuala lumpur: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) today held discussions with civil society organisations (CSOs) on online safety measures, including a proposed age verification system for users under 16.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, MCMC stated that the engagement session was part of its strategy to gather insights from stakeholders on online child protection. The session included 12 representatives from 57 invited organisations, focusing on age verification methods and the development of a Child Protection Code.

MCMC acknowledged the feedback received and committed to thoroughly examining all highlighted issues, such as data protection, technical implementation, and user implications. The commission emphasized its commitment to fostering a safer online environment for children and families while enhancing consumer protection in the national digital ecosystem through an inclusive and practical approach.

The initiative aimed to collect feedback and recommendations from various parties to enhance the regulatory framework's comprehensiveness and effectiveness. Presentations were made by Dr. Farah Nini Dusuki, Chief Children's Commissioner of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM), and Siti Kamsiah Hassan from the Sexual, Women and Child Investigation Division (D11) of the Royal Malaysia Police. The event was also attended by Online Safety Committee chairman Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim and deputy chairman Datuk Lim Thean Shiang.