In a statement, MCMC said the public consultation session which ended on Nov 5 gathered feedback from various stakeholders, including service providers, industry players and the public.

The public consultation aimed to obtain views to refine and improve the draft code of conduct before its publication as the industry best practices by Jan 1.

“The code of conduct (best practices) aims to foster a safer online environment for all Malaysians, with a specific focus on the protection of children and vulnerable groups,” the statement said.

MCMC expressed its appreciation for the feedback and commitment shown by all parties in ensuring that the code of conduct would be clear, flexible and practical.

“This contribution is important to support efforts to create a safer and more secure online environment.

“While the final version of the code of conduct (best practices) will be published in the near future, the public consultation report now available provides an overview of the feedback received,” said MCMC.

The full report on the public consultation can be viewed and downloaded here.