By Media Selangor Team
SHAH ALAM, Jan 2 — The Online Safety Act 2025 (Onsa) is a vital measure to ensure digital platforms are held accountable in protecting users and curbing the spread of harmful content amid rising cyber threats, said Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail.
In a statement, he voiced the Royal Malaysia Police’s (PDRM) full support for the government’s implementation of the new legal framework, saying it “strengthens user safety and increases the responsibility of digital platforms in protecting the people from cyber threats”.
Khalid said the Act is crucial in closing operational spaces for cybercriminals and strengthening action against online fraud, identity abuse, extremist content, and the exploitation of children.
“The implementation of Onsa is an important step to ensure digital platforms are responsible in curbing the spread of harmful content and closing the space for cybercriminals.”
Khalid noted that cybercrime continues to have a direct impact on society, with Malaysians recording losses of RM2.77 billion from online scam cases between January 2023 and November 2025.
Online child sexual exploitation cases also showed a worrying trend, with 688 cases recorded from January 2021 to November 2025, while cases involving child sexual abuse material (CSAM) reached 351 between January 2021 and October 2025.
"To ensure effective enforcement, PDRM will continue working closely with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), relevant ministries and digital platform providers through a whole-of-government approach.”
He added that PDRM will also strengthen internal readiness by enhancing digital monitoring capabilities, improving investigation processes, and reinforcing strategic information-sharing, without compromising operational security.
The Onsa is a law introduced to enhance user protection by holding digital platforms accountable for preventing the spread of harmful content and addressing cyber threats, including online fraud and child exploitation.
It came into force yesterday, on January 1.
