The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has removed 2,354 deepfake items and 46,966 pieces of false content over the past three years, Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching revealed in the Dewan Rakyat.
From January 1, 2022, to October 15 this year, MCMC filed 3,074 takedown requests for deepfake content, successfully removing 77% of them. Meanwhile, 55,218 applications were submitted to remove fake content, with 85% taken down. These actions were driven by public complaints and platform community guidelines aligned with Malaysian law.
Teo stressed that collaboration with social media platforms and enforcement agencies is ongoing to combat AI-generated falsehoods that could incite public unrest or racial tension.
Under the new Online Safety Act 2025, harmful online content is now regulated, with obligations placed on app and content service providers, as well as licensed network providers. MCMC is developing subsidiary regulations and codes to manage online risks, including age and identity verification to protect children and ensure transparency.
The government is doubling down on online safety, signaling that the digital world in Malaysia is under strict watch—and deepfakes or fake news won’t get a free pass.
