The Home Ministry has echoed the call for harsher punishment for cyberbullying as it aligns with the government’s view of the crime being a serious one.

In a press conference today, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail pointed out the RM100 fine imposed on welfare homeowner Shalini Periasamy, who is linked to the cyberbullying death of TikTok influencer Rajeswary Appahu (Esha), two days ago.

He said there will be...