Heavier penalties for doxing, stalking, mental harassment as anti-bullying law takes effect

The price of online bullying

A few weeks ago, I was troubled to learn about the death of YouTuber and Instagram blogger, Mikayla Raines, who ran an online animal rescue organization called “SaveAFox Rescue.”

Heavier penalties for doxing, stalking, mental harassment as anti-bullying law takes effect

KUALA LUMPUR: The amendments passed by parliament last year to the Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2025 and the Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Act 2025, both aimed at addressing physical and cyber bullying, came into force today. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Heavier penalties await bullies as amended laws come into force

KUALA LUMPURA: Amendments to the Penal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code aimed at addressing physical and cyber bullying have come into force. Read full story