The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has warned of stern action against those publishing offensive and indecent contents about race and religion.
Citing the latest incident where a weblog was reported to have published contents found to be offensive and indecent, in particular comments relating to Prophet Muhammad and Islam, it says the MCMC is working in close cooperation with other enforcement agencies in its investigations. – Bernama via NST
Any action that constitutes a contravention of the laws of Malaysia in the offline world also constitutes an offence in the online world, including the Internet, an MCMC statement here says.
It also calls on parents and guardians to monitor the use of the Internet by minors and young persons to ensure that they do not fall prey to unscrupulous individuals.
Users of Internet social networking sites should be cautious of the type of information they choose to post or publish online as irresponsible individuals may use these information against them at some future occasion, it adds.
“MCMC is very concerned with the increasing incidence of irresponsible and unethical use of the Internet, in particular comments made in blogs.
“The Internet is a powerful tool for development but is unfortunately misused by a small number of irresponsible and unethical individuals.”
Citing the latest incident where a weblog was reported to have published contents found to be offensive and indecent, in particular comments relating to Prophet Muhammad and Islam, it says the MCMC is working in close cooperation with other enforcement agencies in its investigations. – Bernama via NST 
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