Govt demands platform accountability to protect communities online

Delivering the keynote address on behalf of Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil at the 8th Kuala Lumpur International PR Conference (KLIP 8), his deputy Teo Nie Ching underscored the government's commitment to strengthening digital governance, platform accountability and online safety.

11 Jun 2026 10:23am
Malaysia's digital future must be built on trust - trust in information, trust in platforms and trust that technology serves people rather than harms them. (AFP photo)
Malaysia's digital future must be built on trust - trust in information, trust in platforms and trust that technology serves people rather than harms them. (AFP photo)

KUALA LUMPUR - The government remains committed to strengthening online safety, improving digital literacy and investing in sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to keep the country’s interests secure.

Delivering the keynote address on behalf of Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil at the 8th Kuala Lumpur International PR Conference (KLIP 8), his deputy Teo Nie Ching underscored the government's commitment to strengthening digital governance, platform accountability and online safety.

"Malaysia's digital future must be built on trust - trust in information, trust in platforms and trust that technology serves people rather than harms them,” she said.

Teo said that as AI and digital platforms continue to evolve, there is a shared responsibility to ensure strong governance, platform accountability and the protection of children and communities.

She stressed that technology itself is not the problem; rather, risks arise when powerful systems operate without transparency and ethical safeguards.

"This is why the government remains committed to strengthening online safety, improving digital literacy and investing in sovereign Al capabilities that keep Malaysia's interests secure,” she said in a statement issued by the 8th Kuala Lumpur International PR Conference (KLIP 8).

The conference, themed ‘Zero Hour: The Trust Crisis - PR in an AI-Driven World’, focused on rebuilding trust amid the rise of misinformation, digital manipulation and rapid technological change.

Hosted by World Communications, KLIP 8 brought together more than 300 participants from Malaysia, ASEAN and around the world, representing multinational corporations, government ministries, media organisations and regional public relations associations.

Meanwhile, World Communications managing director Jaffri Amin Osman said AI-driven communication, predictive issue management and real-time crisis response are reshaping the public relations landscape.

"KLIP exists to help practitioners navigate this new reality with clarity and confidence. As Malaysia and ASEAN step into an AI-accelerated future, communication leaders must evolve from storytellers into strategic advisers, guiding organisations with insight, integrity and purpose,” he said in the same statement. - BERNAMA

 

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