Govt wants WhatsApp, Telegram more proactive in addressing online misconduct

BernamaPublished: Jul 23, 2024 11:56 AM | Updated: Jul 23, 2024 11:58 AM

The operators of Telegram and WhatsApp need to be more responsible in ensuring that no criminal misconduct is committed on the platforms, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

He said based on reports from the Bukit Aman Sexual, Women and Children Crime Investigation Division (D11), WhatsApp is found to be widely misused for sexual grooming.

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