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2024 saw numerous terrorism-related arrests in Malaysia, with online radicalisation being rampant. As per media reports, 54 percent of the cases in Malaysia involve support to Islamic State (ISIS) members via online platforms. Facebook is the most popular, apart from Telegram, Instagram, and TikTok. The use of social media to spread extremist narratives carries significant regional security implications affecting not only Malaysia but also neighbouring countries such as Indonesia, the Philippines, and even India.
An online radicalisation trend springs from a confluence of digital penetration, ideological influences, and lax online policing….