Govt Eyeing eKYC Verification For Online Games To Protect Kids
The government is looking into safety measures for online gaming platforms.
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The government is exploring age verification mechanisms for online gaming platforms to protect minors
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the government is weighing whether to enforce electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) age checks on online gaming platforms like Roblox.
The proposed move aims to safeguard underage users and curb potential misuse by radical or extremist groups.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil.
Image via New Straits Times / BernamaFahmi said discussions with Roblox representatives have been ongoing since last year, with the platform showing a willingness to cooperate
However, user identification and age validation remain the primary challenges.
According to the New Straits Times, Fahmi's comments follow concerns raised by former deputy inspector-general of police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay regarding child safety in digital spaces.
The government, alongside the National Security Council, continues to monitor potential platform abuses
Law enforcement agencies, including the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), stand ready to act if necessary.
