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Social Media Under Scrutiny in Malaysia - In Malaysia, the relationship between social media platforms and regulators has always been a balancing act. On one side, platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and WhatsApp offer communities a place to share, connect, and even do business. On the other, these same platforms have become breeding grounds for misinformation, harmful content, and in some cases, disturbing material.

Deepfake scams are back in the spotlight—this time with some pretty high-profile faces being misused. The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has uncovered five new deepfake videos tied to investment scams, and one of them features none other than Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.