THE Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has confirmed receiving a RM10,000 compound payment from Mohamad Shafiq bin Abd Halim, who was penalised for uploading highly offensive content on TikTok that touched on racial and religious sensitivities.
The incident occurred on 31 March 2025, and enforcement action was taken following investigations under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 [Act 588], with compounding approval granted by the Attorney General’s Chambers.
“The MCMC views seriously the misuse of digital platforms to spread content of a racist, extremist religious nature, or material that undermines national institutions,” the Commission said in a statement.
Social media users are reminded to remain ethical, respectful and responsible in all content they upload or share online.
The MCMC reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring Malaysia’s cyberspace remains secure, regulated and conducive to national unity and social harmony. - July 9, 2025
