PUTRAJAYA, July 12 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil expects to meet with officials from social media platform TikTok next week to address cyberbullying following the death of a local content creator said to have been harassed online.
He said his ministry has contacted TikTok and its representatives have agreed to work with the Malaysian government on this matter.
“Before today’s press conference, we have contacted TikTok to inform them that they need to take responsibility and they have said that they are ready to cooperate with us to overcome this situation.
“They will meet with us next week,” Fahmi told a press conference at his ministry here today.
His response comes after the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ordered the police and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to take strict action against those who commit online bullying.
Fahmi also said the government will campaign to raise awareness on online safety in schools.
“At each school, there will be police officers stationed to raise awareness on cybersecurity from school children.
“They will touch on cyberbullying, scams and personal conduct,” he said.
Rajeswary Appahu who used the name Esha on social media was reported to have been found dead at home on July 5, a day after filing a complaint at the Dang Wangi police station here against two people for allegedly harassing her on TikTok.
The 30-year-old was reported by The Star newspaper to have also claimed to have received death and rape threats by one person during a “live session” on her social media platform.
