SHAH ALAM, DEC 10 — Putrajaya has no plans to ban online games such as Roblox, despite concerns raised about potential risks to children, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
However, he added that online content is continuously monitored and action will be taken if any element violates existing laws, such as the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588).
“At present, there is no plan by the government to prohibit video games like Roblox. Although online gaming platforms are not licensed services, enforcement action will still be taken if their content is deemed illegal or if complaints are lodged," he said in a written parliamentary reply dated yesterday, in response to a question from Senator Datuk Bobbey Suan.
Fahmi said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) can apply enforcement action if content is found to breach Section 233 of Act 588, which covers improper or harmful online material.
These actions may include content removal, investigations, and blocked access to certain websites.
He added that the government has strengthened its regulatory framework through the recently enacted Online Safety Act 2025 (Act 866), which mandates licensed service providers and content platforms to regulate harmful content, with a strong focus on child protection and age-appropriate material.
“The aim is to ensure holistic understanding and to develop effective safeguards against risks faced by children in the online gaming ecosystem.”
Fahmi also said the ministry is conducting a comprehensive review and will engage stakeholders for input on child safety in online gaming.
He explained that the MCMC is studying age and identity verification systems for internet messaging and social media platforms by evaluating regulatory readiness, infrastructure capabilities, and international best practices.
The minister also reminded parents that their involvement is crucial in preventing children from exposure to violence, crime, gambling and aggressive behaviour linked to certain online rewards.
“Devices are not babysitters, and they are not substitutes for parental supervision,” Fahmi said.
On November 1, Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the government is weighing the possibility of banning online gaming platforms Roblox and UMI amid rising concerns over safety and content that could negatively influence young children.
