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Sinar Daily
a day ago
- Business
- Sinar Daily
Fahmi calls out Meta and X over their inaction on online safety
He highlighted TikTok as the only platform that has demonstrated a genuine commitment by voluntarily joining the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil speaks at a press conference following the Launch of the Ethical Guidelines for Reporting and Sharing Suicide-Related Content at Menara Star today. Photo by Bernama PETALING JAYA – Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has urged social media giants to play a more active role in curbing online harm, calling out Meta and X for failing to adequately address issues such as cyberbullying and suicide prevention. He highlighted TikTok as the only platform that has demonstrated a genuine commitment by voluntarily joining the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (CMCF). Speaking at the launch of CMCF's guidelines on reporting and sharing suicide-related content, Fahmi criticised social media platforms that neglect their responsibility to mitigate online harm, including suicide-related issues. "We cannot have these social media platforms washing their hands of content that could also create online harm, particularly related to suicide," he said. He noted that despite outreach efforts by CMCF to involve major players like Meta and X, these companies have not engaged with the forum. In contrast, TikTok proactively joined the CMCF even before the implementation of the government's licensing framework for social media and online messaging services. Fahmi singled out Facebook, urging the platform to recognise that the CMCF is an industry-led initiative, not a government directive, and that participation would benefit them by fostering best practices and codes of conduct. "I wholeheartedly applaud TikTok's approach in voluntarily becoming a member of the Content Forum. For example, Facebook said that they are going to be licensed, but they must understand that the Content Forum is not government-led. "It's industry-led. It's actually in their interest to participate so they can help develop best practices and codes of conduct," he added. The minister also pointed out the alarming financial toll of online scams, which cost Malaysians RM53.88 billion in 2024, equivalent to three per cent of the nation's GDP. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil (second from left) speaks at a press conference after the Launch Ceremony of the Ethical Guidelines for Reporting and Sharing Suicide-Related Content at Menara Star today. Also present was the Chairman of the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia, Rafiq Razali (left). Photo for Bernama Fahmi urged vernacular media outlets to play an active role in suicide prevention efforts by providing mental health resources in multiple languages to ensure broad accessibility. "We need to reach out to the vernacular press. A lot of the content is in English, but our efforts must be understood in all languages," he stated. Journalists were also encouraged to follow the CMCF's guidelines when covering suicide-related stories, focusing on safeguarding the privacy of victims and their families while avoiding detailed reporting that could lead to imitative behaviour. 'Reporting about suicide is most sensitive and most harrowing for any journalist covering the tragedy. We should not divulge the location or the personality in such tragedies,' he added. Fahmi emphasised that the guidelines offer comprehensive advice for the digital ecosystem, including sharing personal experiences responsibly, avoiding trauma-triggering content, and connecting people to support services. More Like This
Daily Express
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Fahmi says Meta, X not doing enough to curb online harm
Published on: Tuesday, June 03, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jun 03, 2025 By: Minderjeet Kaur, FMT Text Size: Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil and CMCF chairman Rafiq Razali launching guidelines for the reporting and sharing of suicide-related content at Cybertorium Star Tower, Petaling Jaya. PETALING JAYA: Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil took social media giants Meta and X to task today for not doing enough to tackle cyberbullying, scams, and harmful content online. He said only TikTok had shown real commitment by voluntarily joining the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (CMCF). 'We cannot have these social media platforms washing their hands of content that could also create online harm, particularly related to suicide,' he said when launching CMCF's guidelines for the reporting and sharing of suicide-related content here today. Fahmi said he had asked CMCF to engage with Meta, X, and other major players, but that none came forward to participate. He said TikTok, on the other hand, took the initiative 'very early on, even before we came up with the licensing regime for social media and online messaging systems'. 'I wholeheartedly applaud TikTok's approach to voluntarily becoming a member of Content Forum,' he said, contrasting this with the 'far from satisfactory' response from Meta and X. 'Facebook, for example, said that they are going to be licensed. But they must understand that Content Forum is not government-led. It's industry-led. It's actually in their interest to participate so they can help develop best practices and codes of conduct.' Malaysians lost RM53.88 billion to online scams in 2024 – around 3% of the gross domestic product. From 2021 to April 2024, online scams claimed over US$708 million (RM3.18 billion) with more than 95,800 victims, according to the State of Scam Report 2024. Suicide rates have also risen sharply. In 2022, Malaysia recorded 1,068 suicide deaths – up 66.6% from 641 cases in 2020. Selangor had the highest number of cases (305), followed by Kuala Lumpur (135), Johor and Penang (123 each). Fahmi also called on vernacular media to support suicide prevention efforts, saying that mental health resources should be made available in all major languages. 'We need to reach out to the vernacular press. A lot of the content is in English, but our efforts must be understood in all languages,' he said. He urged journalists to adhere to CMCF's guidelines when reporting on suicides, particularly by protecting victims' identities and families' privacy to avoid 'copycat' incidents. 'Reporting about suicide is most sensitive and most harrowing for any journalist (covering the tragedy). We should not divulge the location or the personality in such tragedies,' he said. He said the CMCF guidelines also covered the broader digital ecosystem, providing practical advice on how to safely share lived experiences, avoid trauma-triggering content, and guide people towards available support services. 'This comprehensive approach reflects an understanding that every individual plays a role in creating a safer and more empathetic content environment,' he said. He said Malaysia's leadership in this initiative had also gained international recognition, with the guidelines selected for presentation at the International Association for Suicide Prevention. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
29-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Nationgate 1Q net profit more than doubles to RM53.88mil
KUALA LUMPUR: Nationgate Holdings Bhd posted a net profit of RM53.88 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025), more than doubled the RM21.01 million recorded in the same period last year. Revenue surged to RM2.84 billion from RM207.01 million previously, boosted by strong demand in data computing segment, it said in a filing with Bursa Malaysia. On prospects, the company said despite the challenges from geopolitical tensions and trade disputes, it remains optimistic and confident with the opportunities that lie ahead, particularly in the electronics manufacturing services industry, which are expected to experience notable developments and transformation. This will be driven by several factors, including the shifting of more manufacturing operations out of China, technological advancements, digital transformation, and increased enquiries from data centre providers. NationGate has declared an interim dividend of 0.25 sen per share for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2025. - Bernama
