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Grok Restrictions Will Remain For Now

Jan 15, 2026

The govt is maintaining its temporary restrictions on X's AI chatbox Grok for now. 

This, despite X making a few adjustments that prevent Grok from generating harmful or explicit content.  

Communication Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil says it will only be lifted once X proves that there are no loopholes. 

X had faced widespread international criticism after Grok was misused to make deepfakes of women and minors. 

Meanwhile, the Malaysian Cyber Consumers Association has hailed the temporary restrictions imposed on Grok.

It adds that the case highlights the need for laws such as the Online Safety Act, to ensure a safe digital space for all users especially women and minors.  

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PERKESO is ready to help workers who were injured in the recent air conditioning system blast at a private university in KL.  

The fund says two of the nine people injured are eligible to receive temporary disability benefits 

Further assistance can be given if necessary.  

Meanwhile, the employers of three other injured workers are now under investigation, after checks revealed that the victims were NOT registered with PERKESO.  

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Also, the Fire and Rescue Dept says it's too soon to confirm the cause of the blast.  

Bomba says it's still conducting its investigation, which could take another two weeks.   

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The RTS rail link between JB and Singapore is on track to be completed by the end of this year.  

The Transport Ministry says most physical infrastructure works have been completed, and testing work is expected to start in the next few months.  

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The Transport Ministry also says the government will soon table a law that will simplify the immigration process for RTS Link passengers. 

Under the system, passengers departing from Malaysia will go through both Malaysian and Singaporean immigration in JB, and can immediately leave the station upon arrival at Woodlands.  

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In other news:

The government is conducting a crackdown on the misuse of social visit visas by foreigners who illegally seek work or do business in Malaysia.  

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Umno Youth Chief Datuk Dr Akmal Saleh has announced his resignation as a member of Melaka's Executive Committee.  

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The Sarawak govt has denied threatening to withhold flood assistance for residents who refuse evacuation orders.  

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Meanwhile, just over 1,600 people are still housed at temporary flood shelters in three divisions in Sarawak.