KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — The impact of setting the minimum age for social media usage in Malaysia needs more thorough analysis, particularly involving social studies and evaluations such as the psychological effects and differences in access to information and communication between children and teenagers, the Dewan Negara was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — A platform for account holders to file complaints challenging the removal of content on social media will be established under the Online Safety Bill 2024, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has described the passing of the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) Bill 2024 in the Dewan Rakyat today as a major victory for media freedom in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — Malaysia's media industry made history today as the Dewan Rakyat passed the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) Bill 2024, which aims, among other things, to safeguard media freedom in ensuring the public receives accurate, credible, and fair information.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 — Approximately 3,670 pornographic websites were blocked from 2022 until February 15 this year, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil held a meeting with 30 representatives of media organisations today to discuss the welfare of media personnel.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — The government will take firm action against any television station that violates established guidelines, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 12 — The National News Agency of Malaysia (Bernama) and the Malaysian Broadcasting Department (RTM) have been urged to carry out awareness campaigns among the people on the responsibility of repaying loans.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 — Social media influencers should exercise restraint and avoid sensationalising content merely for views, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — The Communications Ministry will focus on improving 4G stability in areas with poor internet coverage via the multi-operator core network (MOCN), the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

KUALA PILAH, Jan 27 — Malaysia has become the first country to witness the signing of a 6-way 4G Multi Operator Core Network (MOCN) sharing agreement, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 23 — The Online Safety Campaign is one of the flagship programmes of the Communications Ministry this year, aimed at ensuring safer internet usage for all segments of society, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KOTA BHARU, Jan 22 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil launched the Online Safety Roadshow at Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK), Pengkalan Chepa yesterday.

SEPANG, Jan 11 — The government will hold cyber security campaigns in all primary and secondary schools in the country soon, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

SEPANG, Jan 11 — The Communications Ministry will work to feature handicraft products from the Orang Asli community in Kampung Kelinsing as souvenirs for Asean representatives attending various meetings throughout the year, said its minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KULAI, Jan 4 — Approximately 63,652 pieces of fraudulent online content on social media were taken down by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) last year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — The Communications Ministry is currently reviewing the social media ban for children under 16 in Australia and legislation requiring parental consent for children under 15 in France, for consideration of similar laws in Malaysia.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 17 — The practice of excessive “sharenting” by a few parents has opened up space for online crimes, especially involving children, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

SIBU, Dec 15 — As the government moves to pass amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act and the Online Safety Bill 2024 in the Dewan Negara this week, Malaysians have been urged to increase their vigilance against online crimes Communications Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching said this...

KUALA NERUS, Dec 12 — A total of 318 telecommunications transmitter stations or towers nationwide that were affected by floods in November until today have resumed operations.