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Malaysia demands TikTok explain content targeting king
TikTok's response to offensive content about the royals hasn't been good enough, Malaysia says. Photo: AP PHOTOMalaysia has ordered TikTok to explain and address what it describes as the social media platform's failure to act swiftly against offensive, defamatory and fake content targeting the royal institution.Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue readingAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperCrosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll other in your areaThe Communications and Multimedia Commission said the move followed the circulation of "grossly offensive, false, menacing and insulting" content, including AI-generated videos and manipulated images linked to an account falsely claiming association with king Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar.Such matters fall within the sensitive issues of race, religion and royalty "which are highly sensitive and may undermine public order, national harmony and respect for constitutional institutions", the regulator said on Thursday.Authorities pointed to a TikTok account falsely claiming ties to king Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar. (AP PHOTO)Despite prior notifications and engagements, it said TikTok's moderation response especially in ensuring the prompt removal of such content and preventing further dissemination was unsatisfactory.It said TikTok, which has not publicly commented on the case, has been issued a legal notice that requires it to explain its moderation failures and undertake immediate remedial measures, including strengthening its content moderation mechanisms and improving enforcement against content that violates Malaysian laws and community standards. The commission said social media platforms operating in Malaysia were expected to exercise greater responsibility in preventing unlawful and harmful activities on their services.It warned it would continue to take "firm and proportionate action" to ensure digital platforms complied with their responsibilities in maintaining a safe and respectful online environment.The move comes amid Malaysia' s broader push to tighten oversight of digital platforms, with authorities in recent years stepping up enforcement against social media companies over harmful content, scams, online gambling and material deemed offensive or threatening to public order.TikTok did not respond to a request by The Associated Press for comment.Australian Associated PressMore from World NewsAs it happensBreaking news alertBe the first to know when news breaks.
Malaysia Challenges TikTok over 'offensive' Content Against King
Agency News Malaysia's Communications and Multimedia Commission has ordered TikTok to explain and address its failure to act swiftly against offensive and fake content targeting the royal institution By AP | Published: May 21, 2026 05:10 PM IST KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia said Thursday it has ordered TikTok to explain and address what it described as the social media platform's failure to act swiftly against offensive, defamatory and fake content targeting the royal institution.The Communications and Multimedia Commission said the move followed the circulation of “grossly offensive, false, menacing and insulting” content, including AI-generated videos and manipulated images linked to an account falsely claiming association with king Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar.Such matters fall within the sensitive issues of race, religion and royalty “which are highly sensitive and may undermine public order, national harmony and respect for constitutional institutions,” the regulator said in a statement.Also Read | Ebola Outbreak: India-Africa Forum Summit 2026 Deferred Amid Rising Health Concerns.Despite prior notifications and engagements, it said TikTok’s moderation response especially in ensuring the prompt removal of such content and preventing further dissemination was unsatisfactory.It said TikTok — which has not publicly commented on the case — has been issued a legal notice that requires it to explain its moderation failures and undertake immediate remedial measures, including strengthening its content moderation mechanisms and improving enforcement against content that violates Malaysian laws and community standards. The commission said social media platforms operating in Malaysia are expected to exercise greater responsibility in preventing unlawful and harmful activities on their services.Also Read | Who Was Hamza Burhan? Pulwama Terror Mastermind Shot Dead in PoK.It warned it would continue to take “firm and proportionate action” to ensure digital platforms comply with their responsibilities in maintaining a safe and respectful online environment.The move comes amid Malaysia’ s broader push to tighten oversight of digital platforms, with authorities in recent years stepping up enforcement against social media companies over harmful content, scams, online gambling and material deemed offensive or threatening to public order.TikTok did not respond to a request by The Associated Press for comment. (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on May 21...
Malaysia issues statutory demand to TikTok over alleged failure to ...
Malaysia's communications regulator said on Thursday it has issued a statutory demand to social media platform TikTok alleging it had failed to take sufficient and timely action in moderating ...
Malaysia orders TikTok to address 'defamatory' content about king ...
Malaysia's internet watchdog has ordered TikTok to take action against "offensive and defamatory" content about the country's monarchy.
