The police, in collaboration with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), conducted a joint operation dubbed “Op Pedo” on Dec 23, targeting individuals suspected of online sexual offences involving child sexual abuse material.

“This operation is aimed at tracking down child sexual offenders active online, especially on social media platforms, while raising awareness among parents, the public, and platform providers on their responsibility to protect children,” Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said in a statement today.