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PUTRAJAYA, July 30 — Telemedicine and e-health services are set to be introduced in selected rural areas of Sabah and Sarawak by the end of this year, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

KULAI, July 26 — The public, especially victims of online scams, are urged to use the 997 hotline, which will operate 24 hours as the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) under the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) from September.

PAPAR, July 23 — The Communications Ministry, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), is collaborating with the Health Ministry (MOH) to provide e-health services at National Information Dissemination Centres (NaDIs), especially in over 700 rural areas.

PUTRAJAYA, July 2 — The Communications Ministry is coordinating efforts to ensure funding for the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) is provided soon, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

SINTOK, June 10 — More than 13,000 Wi-Fi access points have been installed so far across several public university campuses nationwide as part of the government initiative to enhance Internet connectivity at public institutions of higher learning, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

PUTRAJAYA, June 5 — The Committee for Application for Foreign Filming and Performance by Foreign Artistes (JK-Puspal) has denied claims that the cancellation of the (G)I-DLE and Bam Bam Live concert in Malaysia was due to their failure to obtain the necessary approvals from the committee.

TOKYO, May 30 — Malaysia will fully back Tokyo Statement 2025, to be unveiled at the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Ministerial Meeting (APT-MM), which is being held here today and tomorrow, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — Malaysia's 19-place rise in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reflects international recognition of efforts to establish the Malaysian Media Council, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — The Kuala Lumpur Tower's (KL Tower) new operator LSH Service Masters Sdn Bhd (LSHSM) is working closely with the Communications Ministry to determine a suitable date for the reopening of the iconic national landmark, following comprehensive maintenance and improvement works.

PETALING JAYA, April 18 — A new version of the Puspal Guidelines (GPP 6.0) has been introduced to streamline the management of events, including ensuring the application process is more industry-friendly, transparent and efficient, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

PETALING JAYA, April 18 — The Communications Ministry has announced a new initiative known as the Concert and Event in Malaysia Incentives (CEMI), a financial rebate programme aimed at supporting the organisation of large-scale concerts and events in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The soon-to-be established Malaysian Media Council will serve as an ideal platform to address sensitive issues involving media organisations, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — The Kuala Lumpur Tower will be temporarily closed today for the safety and comfort of visitors, and to allow the new management to carry out maintenance and improvement works.

PUTRAJAYA, March 26 — The Madani government, via the Communications Ministry, today announced the provision of the Rahmah incentive rebate to all Malaysian users of telecommunication services on the first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — It is appropriate for the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) Act 1981 to be amended following significant changes in the country's film industry, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — The Communications Ministry has taken a strong stance against any attempts to undermine national security through the spread of slanderous and inciting content online.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — YouTube has announced updated policies on online gambling content to protect viewers from potentially harmful material, with the new rules set to take effect globally on March 19.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — The actions of three presenters from an Astro-owned radio station, who were allegedly mocking religious rituals in a recently viral video, are inappropriate and unacceptable, said Communications Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching.