MCMC Upholds King’s Decree, Warns Against Normalising Cyberbullying And AI Misuse

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 19  – The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has reinforced the decree by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, emphasizing that constitutional freedom of speech must be exercised with responsibility and decorum rather than abused as a license for cyberbullying.

In a formal statement issued from Putrajaya on Monday, October 19, 2026, the regulatory body reaffirmed that while public discourse and constructive criticism are essential rights, they must remain grounded in courtesy and mutual respect.

The commission stressed that ideological differences must never degrade into online harassment, personal attacks, threats, or the malicious dissemination of personal details (doxxing) that compromise an individual’s personal safety and human dignity.

“Such behaviour must not be normalised in a society that upholds freedom of speech and the values of mutual respect,” the MCMC declared, committing to firm regulatory action against digital misconduct.

AI Content Exploitation, Platform Monitoring, and Public Directives

The regulator highlighted royal concerns regarding emerging digital threats and outlined strategic enforcement measures:

• Misuse of Artificial Intelligence: MCMC echoed His Majesty’s grave concerns regarding the exploitation of AI technology to produce deepfakes and manipulated digital media intended to incite hatred, spread slander, or mislead the public.
• Legal Enforcement: The commission warned that all online content suspected of breaching statutory regulations will undergo rigorous scrutiny, with legal action taken under existing legislative provisions.
• Cooperative Safety Initiatives: MCMC is actively strengthening collaborative frameworks with global social media platform providers, law enforcement bodies, and civil society organizations to ensure a safer digital ecosystem.
• Public Responsibilities: Malaysians are urged to verify the authenticity of news before sharing, respect diverse perspectives, and uphold ethical standards during all online communications.

The MCMC reiterated its commitment to upholding royal directives and protecting the public from malicious cyber activities.

–NMT