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The government hopes all online platforms will fully comply with the Risk Mitigation Code, which took effect on June 1 under the Online Safety Act 2025 (Act 866), to curb fraudulent and harmful content, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.

Speaking after the launch of 10 new electric delivery vehicles (EVs) by SPX Express in Bukit Raja Selatan, Klang, on Thursday (Aug 20), Teo said platforms have until year-end to comply, with nearly 100,000 pieces of fraudulent content removed as of July 15.

Meanwhile, she said the rise in online shopping had increased demand for last-mile deliveries, making EVs important in reducing pollution.

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00:00The government hopes all online platforms will fully comply with the Risk Mitigation Code,
00:06which took effect on June 1 under the Online Safety Act 2025, Act 866,
00:12to curb fraudulent and harmful online content.
00:16Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nye Ching said the code requires platforms
00:21to identify and verify advertisers before allowing paid advertisements.
00:30We must make sure that this platform will be implemented by the platform.
00:34So we hope that if the platform or the platform will be implemented properly,
00:43we can see that the rights of the taxis can be managed.
00:48We don't need to rush into the new Act, so the laws are strong and we can see the results.
00:54Speaking to reporters after the launch of 10 new electric delivery vehicles,
00:59EVs, by SPX Express in Bukit Raja Selatan,
01:04Teo said the grace period runs until the end of the year.
01:08She added that nearly 100,000 pieces of fraudulent content
01:12had been removed by social media platforms as of July 15.
01:17Teo stressed that existing laws, including the Communications and Multimedia Act,
01:23Online Safety Act and Cybercrime Act,
01:25were sufficient to tackle online fraud and security issues,
01:30and there was no need for a new law.
01:32Meanwhile, Teo said rising online purchases had increased demand for last-mile delivery vehicles,
01:39making EVs important in reducing pollution.
01:42She said the government was encouraging logistics companies to adopt EVs as part of efforts
01:48to promote cleaner transport amid volatile fuel prices and uncertainty in West Asia.
01:53Teo said the use of EVs by companies such as SPX Express
01:58showed that digital economy growth could go hand-in-hand with environmental sustainability.
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