Malaysian Minister Azalina Othman Said recently announced the government’s plans
to implement a so-called internet “kill switch” in an attempt to tighten digital
security.
to implement a so-called internet “kill switch” in an attempt to tighten digital
security.
Government’s Stance on Online Crimes
This drastic measure is being considered to combat online crimes such as fraud,
sexual harassment, child abuse, bullying and solicitation. Although Said did not
say what precisely the kill switch might block, nor what would prompt the
country to trigger it, social media platforms and insta