Knowledge Highlights 13 October 2026
DataGuidance: Malaysia - Enhanced online safety regime
Partner Karen Foong contributed an article titled "Malaysia: Enhanced online safety regime” to DataGuidance. The article discusses Malaysia’s Online Safety Act 2025 (“ONSA”), which came into force on 1 January 2026 and enhances the country’s online safety regulatory framework. The article highlights key requirements under the ONSA, including measures to mitigate harmful content and protect children online, as well as reporting obligations, penalties for non-compliance and requirements applicable to service providers outside Malaysia.
The full article is available on the DataGuidance website here.
This article was prepared with the assistance of Senior Associate Ng Hong Syuen.
