Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 22 -- Malaysian authorities have shown concern over the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI), which is increasing both the scale and sophistication of online threats against children, as the Southeast Asian nation faces growing risks. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) recorded more than 11,000 cyberbullying complaints in 2024, an average of 30 cases per day. Around 33% of young Malaysians surveyed had reported being victims of online bullying. Addressing the 2025 ASEAN ICT Forum on Child Online Protection in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi warned of AI that now enables predators to clone voices, create deep-fake images, and manipulate children's i...