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Penang Launches Probe into Student Sexual Harassment and AI-Enabled Cyberbullying Case

The Penang State Education Department has opened an internal investigation into alleged sexual harassment and cyberbullying of a Form Five student, involving AI-manipulated images distributed online and in school.

By Khairul Anuar · 6 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Over 11,600 deepfake videos removed as complaints surge eightfold in 18 months

Malaysia has taken down more than 11,600 pieces of deepfake content since early 2024, with complaints jumping eightfold to 7,967 by mid-June 2025. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching outlined new enforcement measures requiring social media platforms to combat AI-generated deception.

By Khairul Anuar · 30 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Penang Launches Probe into Student Sexual Harassment and AI-Enabled Cyberbullying Case

Over 11,600 deepfake videos removed as complaints surge eightfold in 18 months

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