Concluded
Esha (Rajeswary Appahu) cyberbullying
One TikTok user fined RM100 (maximum under the law used); a lorry driver jailed 12 months. Case pushed the government to draft cyberbullying laws.
- Category
- Online harm
- Since
- 5 Jul 2024
- Last update
- 25 Sep 2024
- Next
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Timeline
- Influencer and activist Esha found dead a day after reporting online threats.
- Shalini Periasamy fined RM100 under Minor Offences Act s14; public outcry.
- Ministers pledge clearer cyberbullying laws.
- Lorry driver B. Sathiskumar jailed 12 months after pleading guilty.
- Shalini announces defamation suits over being blamed for the death.