Putrajaya wants big tech to reduce online harm

The Communications and Digital Ministry has begun its engagement process with tech giants Google and Meta on curbing online harm.

Among others, the ministry wanted Google and Meta to address the dissemination of content related to child sexual abuse material, online gambling, incitement of “race, royalty, and religious discontent”, scams, phishing, the sale and promotion of illegal drugs and prohibited substances, impersonation, the spread of disinformation, and fake news.

In a statement...