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713 Deepfake Content Items Involving Political Leaders Removed

713 Deepfake Content Items Involving Political Leaders Removed

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ThreatCluster •October 8, 2026 at 08:32 UTC
  • •713 deepfake items involving political leaders were removed by Malaysian authorities.
  • •Takedowns were based on legal violations and community guideline breaches.
  • •MCMC ensures impartial enforcement regardless of political affiliations.

Between January 1, 2025, and September 15, 2026, service providers removed 713 pieces of deepfake content involving Malaysian political leaders following requests from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). The takedowns were based on complaints and violations of community guidelines and local laws. MCMC emphasized that their enforcement actions are impartial, not influenced by political affiliations. The ministry stated that the enforcement is guided by legal provisions, including the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 and the Online Safety Act 2025. Investigations leading to prosecution are referred to the Attorney General's Chambers for assessment. This action reflects ongoing concerns regarding the misuse of artificial intelligence technology for misinformation and identity fraud.

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Timeline

2025-01-01
Takedown period begins
Service providers started removing deepfake content involving political leaders as per MCMC requests.
Sinardaily.My
2026-09-15
Takedown period ends
A total of 713 deepfake content items were removed by service providers by this date.
Freemalaysiatoday
2026-10-08
MCMC reports on deepfake takedowns
The Ministry of Communications released a statement detailing the takedown actions and their legal basis.
Sinardaily.My

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What types of content were removed?
713 pieces of deepfake content involving political leaders were taken down.
How does MCMC ensure impartiality?
MCMC claims enforcement actions are based solely on legal provisions and not influenced by political affiliations.
What laws govern these takedowns?
Takedowns are governed by the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 and the Online Safety Act 2025.