KUALA LUMPUR: The Alliance for a Safe Community welcomes the government's proposal to ban Roblox and OMI, citing growing concerns about user safety and exposure to inappropriate content among children.
"While we recognise the creative and social potential of platforms like Roblox, the safety and mental well-being of our children must remain our priority.
"This proposed ban reflects a rising awareness of the risks posed by unregulated digital environments and the urgent need for stronger protections," said chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.
The alliance said, however, that enforcing these bans could prove challenging.
"To be effective, this policy must be part of a broader strategy that includes digital literacy education, active parental involvement and collaboration with technology companies.
"We must equip families with the tools and knowledge to guide responsible digital behaviour and ensure that children are not simply migrating to other platforms with similar risks.".
The alliance called on government agencies, educators, parents, and tech developers to work together to create a safer and more accountable digital ecosystem for future generations.
Yesterday, Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the government was weighing the possibility of banning Roblox and OMI.
She said the matter is under discussion, with any final decision to consider Australia's regulations on Roblox, which takes effect next month.