Kuching: As Malaysia tackles the challenge of digital misinformation, Dewan Rakyat speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul proposes the introduction of laws addressing the honor losses arising from the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) and repeats the same proactive measures taken by Singapore recently.
Yohari said the move is essential to combat the growing threat of cyberattacks, particularly the spread of extreme or malicious falsehood.
“We are currently assessing whether Malaysia needs to implement this law. If necessary, it must be permitted. We will halt the tide of relentless attacks and extraordinary honour and losses.
He stated this at a press conference after holding a meeting of AIPA Women’s Assembly Members (WAIPA) held here on Tuesday (April 22) in collaboration with the 45th General Assembly (AIPA) of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA).
Meanwhile, Yohari, chairman of the 45th AIPA, said the issue of women’s participation in politics is one of the focuses of attention at the Waipa Conference, in addition to identifying the main obstacles women do not want to enter politics.
“The lack of representation for women in politics is not just due to online harassment, but also to the burden of multiple roles women have to interact with.
“Women, who are bank managers, wives and mothers, for example, must balance all three responsibilities when they are involved in politics,” he said.
Furthermore, Yohari said there is a need for policymakers to address this imbalance as women often face heavier pressures compared to men who receive stronger spousal support.
“It’s time to recognize the double burden our policy and legal framework has been carried by women. We need to build more gender-sensitive structural and systematic support, especially within the political landscape,” he added. – Bernama
