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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