Malaysia has the highest number of IP addresses which upload and download photographs and visuals of child pornography in Southeast Asia, the authorities said. The number of children falling prey to perpetrators who they befriend online is also reportedly increasing fast. Although access to the majority of pornographic websites is denied, there are always ways to bypass these restrictions. In the case of protecting children online, stringent measures are needed to ensure a safer Internet surfing environment. A bill passed in Parliament last year will provide legal framework to deal with “new” offences such as online grooming and child pornography, but awareness is key to the prevention of sexual abuse cases and the ability of both children and parents to recognize these key areas, vital towards eradicating such crimes from society.