KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 — The Telegram app is one of the 16 primary communication mediums commonly exploited in investment scams, said Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has assured the online safety bill will not restrict freedom of expression.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — Seven out of 10 Malaysians want social media banned for children aged under 14, the second-highest rate after Indonesia, revealed a survey conducted by market research firm Ipsos.

PETALING JAYA, Sept 3 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) removed 32,676 fraud and scam content between January and August 15, an increase from 6,297 in 2023.

KULAI, Sept 1 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will hold an engagement session with social media platform providers this month to discuss standard operating procedures (SOPs) concerning the personal content of users.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The Communications Ministry, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), is open to input about social media and internet messaging licensing.

SEOUL, Aug 28 — South Korean authorities said today they plan to ask Telegram and other social media platforms to more actively help with the deletion and blocking of sexually explicit deepfake content, part of measures aimed at tackling the growing problem.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 27 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will conduct a public inquiry on the proposed licensing requirements for social media and internet messaging service providers.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 — An industry group including Google, Meta and X has called on the government to pause a plan that will require social media services to apply for a licence, citing a lack of clarity over the proposed regulations.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — A special task force will be established next week to discuss aspects of social media regulation and enforcement, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, August 15 — The proposal by the Federal government to license social media platforms, especially those with over eight million users, is an essential step towards reinforcing legislation against online crimes and illegal activities, according to advocate and...

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has called on all social media platforms to put an artificial intelligence (AI) label or notification on every AI-generated content posted on their platforms to avoid unwanted incidents.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — Comments from netizens about athletes competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics on social media could be considered cyberbullying if they negatively affect the athletes’ mental health, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 — Police are investigating a post on the X (formerly Twitter) platform which allegedly smeared the image of policemen manning a roadblock in Damansara Damai, Petaling Jaya, on Tuesday (August 6).

KUCHING, Aug 8 — Malaysia’s efforts to licence social media platforms have attracted the attention of several countries that have expressed interest in emulating the move, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has accepted an apology from Meta Platforms Inc.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 6 — The first version of the code of conduct for social media platforms will come into effect on January 1 next year, according to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — The government is considering a proposal for a social media app for Malaysians, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

SIBU, Aug 3 — Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Nancy Shukri has urged the public not to record any incidents of child abuse or neglect for posting on social media, and to contact the authorities or Talian Kasih 15999 instead.

PUCHONG, Aug 3 — Internet service and social media providers have expressed their readiness, in principle, to be licensed, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.