The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is reviewing whether online gaming platforms, including Roblox, need further regulation to protect children, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said, as reported by Bernama and Lowyat.NET.
What is being studied
MCMC is working with the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (CMCF) to study online gaming trends and risks, including interaction between users, in-game content and the safeguards platforms already use. CMCF is also consulting app stores, game developers, e-sports organisations and safety experts on a proposed Gaming SubCode.
Earlier in October 2026, the minister said the government was examining eKYC and age verification for such platforms. No new rules or dates have been announced yet.
What parents can do now
Roblox already offers parental controls to limit chat, spending and content. The government’s Safe Internet Campaign, allocated RM58.7 million in Budget 2027, also covers parental control education.
Source: Lowyat.NET (via Bernama).
