MP SPEAKS | We pride ourselves on being a nation that values family, community, and the future of our children. Yet, in the vast, unregulated expanse of the internet, our children are under siege.

Predators are lurking in digital shadows, exploiting the anonymity and reach of social media to groom, manipulate, and harm the most innocent among us. This is not just a global issue; it is a Malaysian crisis.

The government’s proposed amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998 are a critical, non-negotiable step toward safeguarding our children and delivering justice to those who prey on them.

Imagine a child, perhaps your own, chatting innocently online, unaware that behind the friendly messages lies a predator intent on exploiting their trust.

Online grooming is a calculated process where offenders, often posing as peers, build a false sense of security and friendship. They use compliments, gifts, or promises to isolate their victims emotionally, eventually manipulating them into explicit acts or face-to-face meetings.

For Malaysian children, the stakes are high.