PUTRAJAYA, July 16 — The government is considering a proposal to amend the Penal Code to introduce specific provisions for the offence of cyberbullying, said Minister in the...
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said that although there are several provisions under existing legislation, including the Penal Code , the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 and the Computer Crimes Act 1997 , these provisions are general and do not specifically and explicitly address the offence of cyberbullying.
According to her, the proposed amendment will define the term cyberbullying and classify it as a specific offence in Malaysia. Among other things, the proposed bill will also grant new powers to authorities to protect all internet users, especially children, through close cooperation with online service providers.
Azalina Othman Said Cyberbullying A. Rajeswary
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