KUALA LUMPUR, September 10 2026, Online threats require cross-border solutions backed by effective regulation, stronger parental digital literacy and greater platform accountability to build digital trust.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), in a statement, said the consensus was reached by participants at the Ministers-Regulators Roundtable Meeting (MRRM), held in conjunction with M360 ASEAN 2026 in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
Participants reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring children can benefit from digital opportunities while being protected from threats including cybercrime, cyberbullying and misuse of personal data.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the borderless nature of online harms required closer cooperation among regulators and jurisdictions worldwide.
“Online harms do not stop at national borders, and neither should our response.”
He said the MRRM aimed to learn from different regulatory experiences, identify effective approaches and strengthen cooperation to better protect children online.
Fahmi also said differences in legal and regulatory frameworks should not create opportunities for exploitation. Stronger alignment on digital trust, age assurance and online safety would help countries act collectively.
He stressed that platform providers responsible for creating online spaces must be accountable for user safety, while governments and regulators should identify more common ground for coordinated regional action.
The MRRM brought together regional and international policymakers and regulators, including Australia’s eSafety Commissioner and the UK’s Ofcom, to share regulatory frameworks and best practices.
The meeting also built on Malaysia’s implementation of the Online Safety Act 2025 and commitments under the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on the Safe and Responsible Use of Social Media Platforms for ASEAN.
MCMC said the MRRM would continue providing a platform for policymakers and regulators to exchange experiences, discuss emerging online-safety issues and explore practical cooperation at regional and international levels.
M360 ASEAN 2026, organised by GSMA on Sept 9 and 10, brings together ministers, regulators and industry leaders to discuss digital trust, artificial intelligence, resilient infrastructure and regional digital integration.
-BERNAMA
