Malaysia: Anti-bully Act 2026 (No. 876)
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Anti-bully Act 2026 (Act 876) including content moderation regulation enters into force
On 16 June 2026, the remaining provisions of the Anti-bully Act 2026 entered into force by appointment of the Minister in Federal Government Gazette notification P.U. (B) 209. The Act defines bullying to include acts carried out through electronic o…
Anti-bully Act 2026 (Act 876) enters into force for preliminary provisions and establishment of the Tribunal for Anti-bully
On 1 March 2026, the first provisions of the Anti-bully Act 2026 entered into force by appointment of the Minister in Federal Government Gazette notification P.U. (B) 75. The Act defines bullying to include acts carried out through electronic or dig…
Anti-bully Act received royal assent including provisions on removal of bullying-related content from social media platforms
On 13 January 2026, the Anti-bully Act 2026 received royal assent. The Act defines bullying to include acts carried out through electronic or digital communication, covering online abuse, threats, humiliation, discrimination and social exclusion tha…
Anti-bully Act including provisions on removal of bullying-related content from social media platforms was adopted by Senate
On 16 December 2025, the Anti-bully Act, including provisions on the removal of bullying-related content from social media platforms, was adopted by the Senate. The Act defines bullying to include acts carried out through electronic or digital commu…
Anti-bully Act including provisions on removal of bullying-related content from social media platforms was introduced to House of Representatives
On 1 December 2025, the Anti-bully Act was introduced to the House of Representatives. The Bill empowers the Tribunal for Anti-Bully to order a respondent to remove bullying-related content from any social media platform, electronic device or digita…