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The Sun
09-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Tiktok user fined rm10,000 for offensive racial religious content
CYBERJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has confirmed receiving a RM10,000 compound payment from Mohamad Shafiq Abdul Halim. The penalty was imposed for uploading offensive content on TikTok on March 31, which involved racial and religious sensitivities. The enforcement action was taken under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, following an investigation and approval from the Attorney General's Chambers. MCMC stated that the misuse of digital platforms to spread divisive content is taken seriously. 'MCMC takes a serious view of the misuse of digital platforms to spread content that incites racial or religious tensions or disrespects national institutions. Social media users are reminded to remain ethical, respectful, and responsible in the content they post or share,' the commission said. The regulatory body reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a safe and regulated online environment that promotes national unity and social harmony. - Bernama
The Star
09-07-2025
- The Star
TikTok user fined RM10,000 for offensive content
CYBERJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has received a RM10,000 compound payment from Mohamad Shafiq Abdul Halim, who was penalised for uploading offensive content on TikTok on March 31, which touched on racial and religious sensitivities. In a statement on Wednesday (July 9), MCMC said the enforcement action was taken under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588), following an investigation and with the approval of the Attorney General's Chambers for the compound to be issued. "MCMC takes a serious view of the misuse of digital platforms to spread content that incites racial or religious tensions or disrespects national institutions. "Social media users are reminded to remain ethical, respectful, and responsible in the content they post or share," it said. MCMC also reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a safe, regulated, and conducive cyberspace that supports national unity and social harmony. - Bernama
New Straits Times
07-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Man fined RM10,000 for offensive TikTok post on KL Tower workers' issue
KUALA LUMPUR: A man has been fined RM10,000 for posting offensive content on TikTok regarding the Kuala Lumpur Tower workers' issue on March 31, which involved racial and religious sentiments. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in a statement yesterday said that Mohamad Shafiq Abdul Halim was penalised following approval from the Attorney General's Chambers. Authorities investigated the case under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which prohibits misuse of network services, including the spread of obscene, false, or offensive communications. MCMC urged social media users to act responsibly, warning that content affecting religion, race, or royal institutions would face strict enforcement. The agency reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a safe and harmonious cyberspace, supporting national unity across Malaysia's multiracial society. - BERNAMA
The Sun
07-05-2025
- The Sun
Man fined RM10,000 over offensive TikTok post on KL Tower workers' issue
KUALA LUMPUR: A man was fined RM10,000 for posting offensive content involving racial and religious sentiments related to the Kuala Lumpur Tower workers' issue on TikTok on March 31. In a statement today, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said the fine was imposed on Mohamad Shafiq Abdul Halim after receiving approval for compound action from the Attorney General's Chambers. The investigation was conducted under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 [Act 588], which prohibits the improper use of network facilities or services, including the transmission of obscene, indecent, false, threatening, or offensive communications. MCMC urged all social media users to act responsibly and ethically when uploading or sharing content, stressing that distributing offensive material, especially content that could offend sensitivities related to religion, race, or royal institutions, would be subject to strict action. The agency reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the nation's cyberspace remains safe, orderly, and harmonious, in line with efforts to strengthen national unity within Malaysia's multiracial society.
The Star
07-05-2025
- The Star
Man fined RM10,000 over offensive TikTok post on KL Tower workers' issue
KUALA LUMPUR: A man was fined RM10,000 for posting offensive content involving racial and religious sentiments related to the Kuala Lumpur Tower workers' issue on TikTok on March 31. In a statement Wednesday (May 7), the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said the fine was imposed on Mohamad Shafiq Abdul Halim after receiving approval for compound action from the Attorney General's Chambers. The investigation was conducted under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 [Act 588], which prohibits the improper use of network facilities or services, including the transmission of obscene, indecent, false, threatening, or offensive communications. MCMC urged all social media users to act responsibly and ethically when uploading or sharing content, stressing that distributing offensive material, especially content that could offend sensitivities related to religion, race, or royal institutions, would be subject to strict action. The agency reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the nation's cyberspace remains safe, orderly, and harmonious, in line with efforts to strengthen national unity within Malaysia's multiracial society. - Bernama
