Experts say the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, Penal Code, Computer Crimes Act 1997, and the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 can deal with cyberbullying...
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 — The clamour for harsher laws to deal with cyberbullying is growing after one social media influencer was fined just RM100 for abusing another who later committed suicide, but experts argue that this must not be the entire solution. Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for improper use of network facilities or network serviceSection 507A of the Penal Code for stalkingOn July 5, a 29-year-old female TikTok influencer Rajeswary Appahu, known as Esha committed suicide due to cyberbullying, at the People’s Housing Programme in Gombak Setia.
“This includes responsible encouraging empathetic online discourse, recognising the signs of cyberbullying before it escalates, avoiding victim-blaming, and better awareness of how to protect ourselves from online harms, including utilising the safety features made available online,” Mediha said. “Our primary concern is that, given the country’s history of restrictive legislation, a new cyberbullying offence could end up being another easily abused criminal measure rather than effectively addressing the underlying issue.
“It’s crucial to clearly distinguish between harassment and protected expression, such as criticism directed at politicians, public officials, and other public figures.
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