{"id":8244,"date":"2021-02-15T15:12:38","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T07:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newmalaysiatimes.com\/?p=8244"},"modified":"2021-02-15T15:12:39","modified_gmt":"2021-02-15T07:12:39","slug":"be-cautious-when-using-online-dating-apps-mcmc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newmalaysiatimes.com\/?p=8244","title":{"rendered":"Be cautious when using online dating apps- MCMC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has advised Internet users to always to always exercise caution when providing their personal information when using social media and online applications, especially dating platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MCMC Communications and Corporate Department in a statement today said the Internet has opened up opportunities for wider communication including immoral activities such as wild parties, illicit relationships and and providing online prostitution services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It said such cases will be investigated by the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) under the Penal code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cMCMC is concerned about the recent marketing gimmick by dating site Sugarbook\u00a0which claimed\u00a0that many Malaysian women, especially university students have offered themselves as \u2018Sugar Baby\u2019\u00a0on the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSuch claims should be investigated because the user profiles could be manipulated to deceive victims,\u201d said the statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The media recently reported that Malaysia\u00a0had the third-highest number of sugar daddies in Asia\u00a0behind India and Indonesia\u00a0in\u00a0the Sugarbook application, a\u00a0sugar daddy – sugar baby dating platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The MCMC also said that apart from Sugarbook, there are other applications that provide online dating services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUsers should be aware that they are exposed to cyberattack risks if they do not take necessary cyber security and self-control measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe risk of love scams will increase if they are exposed to malware and spyware as well as personal data leakage and sexual harassment,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The MCMC said it would continue to monitor and investigate the Sugarbook application and would take necessary action against the users and platform owners should there be any violation of the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It said that PDRM would take further action if there are elements of prostitution involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parents and guardians are also advised to always monitor their children\u2019s internet activities as well as observe their lifestyle changes that may arouse suspicion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

— BERNAMA<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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