The practice of “sharenting” exposes children to online risks and raises concerns under the Child Act 2001, which prioritises the protection of children’s privacy, safety and well-being.

Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (CMCF) chairperson Rafiq Razali in a statement today said that parents and guardians were fundamentally responsible for ensuring that their children’s rights, including dignity and safety, were not compromised by online activities.