Govt, MCMC move to block VPN loopholes as Malaysia enforces social media age limits

Govt, MCMC move to block VPN loopholes as Malaysia enforces social media age limits

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — The government is working closely with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to combat the use of online tools such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and third-party identities to bypass social media age-limit enforcement.Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will use public information in investigations and address misuse of such technologie…

Govt Eyes VPN Misuse In Social Media Age Check Enforcement

The government is working with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to address the misuse of technologies such as virtual private networks (VPNs) and third-party identities to bypass age verification measures on social media platforms. Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said the police will take into account publicly available information during investigations and will address the misuse of such tec…