Fahmi said some of the comments were quite harsh while a number were found to be from fake accounts.

“Sometimes, it is believed that comments made by netizens can be classified as cyberbullying if athletes feel that their mental health is affected. I will review the situation and request the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to issue a follow-up statement,” he said today.

“Actions by social media platforms have not been effective in curbing fake accounts, not only for cyberbullying but also for scams and, most worryingly, sexual crimes against children,” he said.

On Malaysia’s own social media

In response to Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, who said he was opposed to a proposal for the government to develop a dedicated social media platform, Fahmi said Syed Saddiq should check his facts first.

“I’m not sure what he is referring to. Perhaps he hasn’t checked the facts. To Syed Saddiq, if you’re uncertain, it’s better not to share,” he said.

On Monday, Syed Saddiq had opposed the proposal, citing concerns about the redundancy of existing government or agency apps, which he believes are ineffective.