Malaysia's communications regulator has issued a statutory demand to TikTok, alleging that the platform failed to take sufficient and timely action in moderating offensive and defamatory content regarding the country's monarchy.
The action by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission arose from the circulation of grossly offensive content associated with a fake account purporting to be linked to King Sultan Ibrahim. The commission has ordered TikTok to explain and address its failure to act swiftly against this content.
The watchdog has instructed the social media giant to strengthen its moderation following these events. The commission warned it would continue to take firm and proportionate action to ensure digital platforms comply with their responsibilities.