Consider This: Social Media Licensing — Protecting Users or Stifling Voices?

In the wake of TikTok influencer Esha's tragic death—linked to online harassment and death threats—the Government is moving to place responsibility on social media and messaging platforms to tackle harmful content through a licensing regime. How do we ensure these new regulations strike the right balance between protection and freedom? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Goh Chee Leong of HELP Education Group, Dr Benjamin Loh of Taylor’s University, and USM’s Dr Ngo Sheau Shi.