The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has temporarily blocked access to the artificial intelligence (AI) platform Grok for users in Malaysia.
In a statement issued today, MCMC said the action was taken following repeated misuse of Grok to generate harmful and inappropriate content, including severe violations involving manipulated images created without consent with some of the content involved women and children.
MCMC said it had issued formal notices on 3 and 8 January. These notices required, among other measures, the implementation of effective technical safeguards and content moderation to prevent AI‑generated material that may breach Malaysian laws, including Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
However, MCMC said the responses submitted by X Corp on 7 and 9 January 2026 focused mainly on user‑initiated reporting mechanisms and failed to adequately address the existing risks arising from the design and operation of the AI tool. MCMC concluded that these measures were insufficient to prevent harm and ensure legal compliance.
The access restriction is being imposed as a precautionary measure while legal and regulatory processes are ongoing. The block on Grok will remain in place until effective safeguards are implemented, particularly to prevent content involving women and children.
MCMC said it remains open to further engagement with X Corp and xAI LLC, provided there is demonstrable compliance with Malaysian laws.
The public is urged to report harmful online content to MCMC immediately and, where necessary, lodge police reports with the Royal Malaysia Police.
In addition to Malaysia, Indonesia has also temporarily blocked access to Grok, the AI tool owned by Elon Musk that is integrated into the X platform, following concerns over harmful AI‑generated content.
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