SKMM uncovers thousands of AI-generated insults and hundreds of fake accounts targeting Malaysian royalty

During a Smart Parents Interactive Hub event in Kuala Lumpur, SKMM disclosed that more than 2,000 pieces of content generated by artificial intelligence or deemed highly vulgar, along with around 600 fabricated Facebook accounts, have been used to insult Sultan Ibrahim and the Agong. Early findings indicate that the majority of these counterfeit accounts are believed to be operated from outside Malaysia, and the probe remains active.

Separate fake accounts targeting Tuanku Muhriz were reportedly created about a month prior, many of which have no followers or just one, hinting at deliberate misuse. In response, the commission is examining the need for tougher oversight mechanisms such as electronic Know-Your-Customer (eKYC) protocols and mandatory age verification for messaging services. Although WhatsApp enforces a minimum age of 16, its end-to-end encryption poses security challenges, especially among school-age users, and the platform is not yet covered by the Online Safety Act 2025. SKMM plans to engage with Meta to address these concerns.