The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has launched an investigation into a case involving a male student from a public university, suspected of distributing and selling explicit videos of himself on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. According to a report from BERNAMA, MCMC recorded the student's statement after discovering his activities through surveillance and intelligence operations, spurred by public complaints.

  

MCMC's initial investigations reveal that the student began engaging in these activities in 2021. His initial approach involved re-uploading adult content created by others and shared by users on the same platform. However, the suspect's approach evolved, and he reportedly began creating and selling explicit videos of himself. These videos, which featured the student engaging in intimate scenes with acquaintances, contributed to a rapid increase in his follower count, which now exceeds 100,000.

  

The student reportedly leveraged the sale of explicit content as a source of income. MCMC's findings indicate that he charged approximately RM150 per video and earned up to RM3,000 monthly through these transactions. The platform served as a means for him to distribute this content to interested buyers.

During a search conducted at a location in Shah Alam, MCMC enforcement officers seized a mobile phone and SIM card, both of which are believed to have been used in the sale and distribution of explicit content. As part of the investigation, MCMC also took a statement from one of the suspect's friends, a female student from a private institution of higher learning.

MCMC emphasized that the sale and distribution of explicit videos are offenses under Section 233(2) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (CMA 1998). If found guilty, the suspect could face a fine of up to RM50,000, a prison sentence of up to one year, or both. MCMC's intervention underscores the commission's commitment to monitoring and regulating the use of digital platforms to prevent the spread of inappropriate content in Malaysia.

This case highlights the ongoing efforts by Malaysian authorities to address the misuse of digital platforms for illegal activities, particularly those involving explicit content. The MCMC's vigilance in detecting and taking action against such activities serves as a warning to those who may consider exploiting social media for unlawful purposes.


Source: Bernama