Malaysia: Issued MCMC statement on blocking over 400 websites displaying child sexual abuse content

On 24 April 2019, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) issued a statement confirming the blocking of over 400 websites from 2015 to 2018 containing child sexual abuse content in collaboration with Interpol and the Royal Malaysia Police under Section 211 of the Communications and Multimedia Act. The MCMC also highlighted partnering with service providers to offer affordable parental control software and stressed the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration, media literacy, and active parental involvement to foster a safer online environment for children.