Malaysia's Communications Minister criticized a RM100 fine for cyberbullying as insufficient.

Malaysia's Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil criticised the RM100 fine given to a woman for cyberbullying, calling it insufficient. The woman, Shalini Periasamy, was convicted of insulting behavior with the intention to provoke anger and disturb peace. The Communications Ministry is working to improve cyberbullying case handling, re-examining the definition of cyberbullying, and assessing appropriate penalties.

July 17, 2024
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