KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is probing six individuals suspected of uploading false and offensive content related to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, and the Conference of Rulers on Facebook.

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Jan 9 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is investigating Perikatan Nasional’s Sungai Burong state assemblyman Mohd Zamri Mohd Zainuldin for a slanderous statement against Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.  It recorded...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has processed 4,699 content removal requests related to online gambling and scams as of January 1 this year, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 — Malaysia marks the start of 2025 with a pivotal move towards safer digital platforms as the Class Licence for Application Service Providers (CASP) for social media providers takes effect today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 — Elaboration of elements in the amendment to Section 233 of Act 588 (Communications and Multimedia Act 1998) including 'grossly offensive' is not definitive, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — The Dewan Rakyat has deferred the Communications and Multimedia Commission of Malaysia (Amendment) Bill 2024 for further scrutiny and review by relevant parties.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The Dewan Rakyat passed the Communications and Multimedia (Amendment) Bill 2024 today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 — The government will continue to give affirmation to social media platform providers to take action based on the set age limit guidelines.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — The Communications and Multimedia (Amendment) Bill 2024 proposes a provision for imprisonment of up to five years, a RM500,000 fine, or both for offences committed against children under 18 years old.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — Efforts to streamline Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 regarding the misuse of network facilities or services will be among the topics to be discussed in the Dewan Rakyat today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — The government has no intention to block access to Internet messaging services and social media platforms that fail to register for licensing after January 1 next year, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — The enforcement of the licensing framework against social media platform providers will not affect its users, said the Communications Ministry.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 1 — The second 5G network in Malaysia will be implemented by U Mobile Sdn Bhd, said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 31 — The police have recorded statements from three individuals in their investigation into the waving of foreign flags during an international religious gathering in Taman Sentosa on October 20.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 — The government cannot allow more time for social media licensing in efforts to combat online crimes, including paedophilia and scam activities, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 16 — The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has never issued any statement or text message using the name of its chief executive officer (CEO) as circulated through the WhatsApp application.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has instructed Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to redirect Domain Name Service (DNS) traffic that uses third-party DNS servers back to their own DNS servers.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 1 — The new regulatory framework for social media and Internet messaging services introduced today, or the licensing requirement for service providers which will take effect from January 1 next year, do not apply to users of the social media platforms, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

PUTRAJAYA, July 27 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will introduce a new regulatory framework for safe Internet use by children and families on Thursday (August 1), with implementation set for January 1, 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 — Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said that stern action will be taken against individuals, particularly social media users, who engage in speculations and false comments that threaten the safety of others.