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Malaysia Addressing Cyberbullying After Death of TikToker

Malaysia Addressing Cyberbullying After Death of TikToker

Above: A live stream from a temple is broadcast through social media on May 26, 2021 in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Image copyright: Annice Lyn/Stringer/Getty Images News via Getty Images

The Facts

  • Malaysia announced on Tuesday that authorities are drafting amendments to the penal code to criminalize cyberbullying as well as a new law to hold internet providers liable.

  • This comes as TikTok user Rajeswary Appahu was found dead from an apparent suicide on July 5, reportedly just a day after filing a police report over online threats.

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