THE Communications and Digital Ministry has received complaints from TikTok users about the blocking of content related to the Israel-Palestine conflict on the platform.

Its minister, Fahmi Fadzil, said users claimed that their content, which contained words like Hamas and other related terms, was automatically taken down.

“Some users said the content they uploaded was removed a minute later, allegedly due to community guidelines violations.

“I have already contacted TikTok to get their explanation, but it was unsatisfactory.

“So I may seek guidance from the Foreign Ministry regarding several matters and we will summon them (TikTok),” he told reporters after attending the “Freedom For Palestine” rally at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur today.

He said the ministry would also hold a briefing session with media editors this week to discuss related matters.

Fahmi said he also received a message allegedly from Meta about restrictions on content related to solidarity but found that it was fake.

“When I refer to Meta representatives who oversee the Southeast Asian region, they confirmed that it was a fake message and not from Meta. Currently, there are no restrictions, especially on Facebook,” he said.

On today’s rally, Fahmi said he attended the event to show support for the Palestinians who are currently facing oppression by the Zionist regime.

The solidarity rally, organised by Viva Palestina Malaysia and Humanitarian Care Malaysia, was attended by more than 3,000 Malaysians from various backgrounds and religions. It aimed at raising awareness of the humanitarian crisis the Palestinians are facing. – Bernama, October 22, 2023.