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The Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (CMCF) has voiced its support for the Youth and Sports Ministry in developing dedicated esports guidelines
These new guidelines aim to address safety and violent content concerns in competitive gaming.
The industry body said the move comes at a crucial time as Malaysia's esports scene continues to grow rapidly, especially among young players. It believes clear guidelines can help create safer digital spaces while ensuring the industry develops in a sustainable and inclusive way.
According to CMCF, recent discussions with gaming platforms, developers, player communities and child safety experts revealed a clear consensus
"Our discussions highlighted that user protection, community behaviour, and healthy digital experiences are deeply interconnected.
"These issues cannot be addressed in silos, particularly as gaming and esports become increasingly mainstream," said Mediha Mahmood, Chief Executive Officer of CMCF.
At the same time, CMCF is also working on a Gaming Sub-Code under the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Content Code
The framework will provide practical guidance on areas such as child protection, responsible game design, community conduct, and clearer content standards across gaming and esports activities.
The organisation said these efforts complement the ministry's policy direction and aim to strengthen industry standards while supporting the continued growth of Malaysia's gaming ecosystem.
As part of this process, CMCF has launched a nationwide public feedback exercise titled Have Your Say: Let's Talk About Online Gaming
The survey is open to gamers, parents, educators, industry stakeholders and members of the public. It aims to gather insights on the realities, benefits and challenges of online gaming in Malaysia, which will help shape the upcoming Gaming Sub-Code.
The public can take part in the survey until 1 April 2026.
