KUALA LUMPUR – The Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has once again reminded the public not to upload or share hateful content or views involving the “3Rs” – racism, religion, and royal institutions – on social media and messaging apps.
Its chairman Tan Sri Mohamad Salim Fateh Din said this following recent incidents involving 3R elements which are feared to have an adverse effect on public order and harmony.
“Hate speech or photographs refers to words or pictures that accuse or degrade a person based on race, ethnicity, religion, or nationality,” he said in a statement today.
In this regard, he said the MCMC will continue to monitor the dissemination of inauthentic information and malicious utterances involving the 3Rs.
He said any dissemination of false, offensive, and threatening content is an offence under Section 233 of the MCMC Act 1998.
“Joint enforcement action will be taken with police against those involved in accordance with existing legal provisions to protect public order and the interests of citizens,” Salim said.
Meanwhile, he also urged the administrators of online news portals, social media, and messaging apps to monitor comments made by internet users on their platforms.
“Social media platform providers are asked to be more responsible by deleting provocative and dangerous content when detected,” he said.
He also urged members of the public who come across any content that touches on incitement, provocation or the 3Rs to immediately lodge a report to the MCMC through its complaints portal at https://aduan.skmm.gov.my/, complaint line at 1800-188-030, WhatsApp at 016-2206-262, and email at [email protected].
“People can also channel information or report fake news through the link https://sebenarnya.my/salur/,” he said. – Bernama, March 19, 2023
