Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) has announced a major push to crack down on pornographic and violent online content, reinforcing a zero-tolerance policy toward digital material deemed harmful to public decency and safety.
Under the new directive, authorities will strengthen regulatory actions to identify and remove online content that includes explicit pornography or graphic violence, especially on websites and social media platforms accessible to the public. The move is part of a broader effort to improve digital safety and protect vulnerable groups online.
MoICE officials say that the policy stems from growing concerns about the impact of harmful digital content on society, particularly among children and young people. The initiative seeks to hold platform operators and content providers accountable for failing to block or remove prohibited material in a timely manner.
The ministry’s actions align with recent legal frameworks and guidelines that emphasize regulation of harmful online material. Authorities in the region and abroad have similarly taken steps to regulate online content, including blocking access to gambling, pornography, and other harmful sites under cyber safety laws. Such measures have been supported by legislation that empowers regulators and law enforcement to act swiftly against violative content.
While details on enforcement mechanisms are yet to be fully released, MoICE is expected to coordinate with internet service providers (ISPs), social media companies, and relevant agencies to monitor and remove content that violates the new standards. The move is also anticipated to involve public reporting systems and stricter compliance requirements for digital platforms.
Civil society groups have welcomed the emphasis on safety but also urged that enforcement respects freedom of expression and due process, calling for clear guidelines so that legitimate content — including news reporting and educational material — is not wrongly censored.
MoICE officials have pledged updates as the implementation progresses, signaling a strong commitment to upholding public norms and safeguarding online spaces against harmful material.