Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching emphasized that social media platforms must be held accountable for online crimes, similar to traditional media. She urged ASEAN countries to unite for stronger negotiation with social media giants, advocating for collective regulations to combat online crime.
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Highlighting Malaysia’s efforts, Teo noted that RM1.2 billion was lost to online scams last year, with 6,000 scam posts removed. By June this year, 24,000 scam posts were taken down, with RM600 million in losses. Teo stressed that removing posts isn’t enough and platforms should better screen content, especially when scammers pay to boost posts.
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