Kuala lumpur: Social media platform operators have been granted time to adjust their internal processes to ensure the automatic removal of high-risk content related to scams and online gambling, as announced by Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, platform operators have shown their readiness to comply with the Child Protection Code (CPC) and the Risk Mitigation Code (RMC) under the Online Safety Act 2025 (ONSA). These initiatives, introduced by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), aim to regulate online safety and content involving scams and online gambling effectively. Fahmi stated that while platforms are willing to comply, they need additional time to integrate systems for automated content removal.

Fahmi, who also serves as the MADANI government spokesman, emphasized the necessity of automatic harmful content removal due to an increase in takedown requests from MCMC, particularly concerning online gambling and scams. These requests have surpassed last year's figures, placing a strain on MCMC's resources and manpower, as each content removal request demands about 30 minutes of work by MCMC personnel.

Furthermore, Fahmi highlighted the need for intensified collaboration between the National Centre of Excellence for Mental Health (NCEMH) under the Ministry of Health (MOH) and social media platform operators to tackle the proliferation of content related to suicidal behaviour. The Cabinet acknowledged a recent roundtable discussion by the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (CMCF) and NCEMH, focusing on ethical reporting and responsible information dissemination to prevent suicidal behaviour. Fahmi urged for more comprehensive engagement between NCEMH, MOH, CMCF, and social media platforms.