KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 – Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has reminded influencers to self-regulate and be careful when handling podcasts or uploading content on social media so as not to have a negative impact on the community.
He said the government would also carry out monitoring from time to time and study any action that needs to be taken against those who upload non-constructive content.
“For now, we do not see any need (to take action). I agree with Khairy Jamaluddin, that influencers must understand the power of their influence.
“We hope the industry can self-regulate but, if the situation becomes more serious, we need to look at what actions we must take,” he said after officiating the launch of the Youth Empowerment Fair (YEF2024) at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on Sunday.
Fahmi was commenting on the actions of a handful of influencers who have been making non-constructive content that can have a negative impact on the community.
Earlier, Hot FM radio presenter Khairy Jamaluddin, who is also the former Health Minister, advised podcast operators to be conscious of sensitive issues and do research first about the topic to be discussed.
Fahmi also called on parents to monitor the social media content received by their children so that they will not be easily influenced.
“In my area Lembah Pantai, I ask head teachers, PIBG (Parents and Teachers Association) to inform parents and primary school children to be careful with what they get from social media, including podcasts and the TikTok platform so as not to be easily influenced.
“Insya-Allah, we will coordinate some joint actions with the Education Ministry,” he said.
