KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — The Communications Ministry will launch an online safety roadshow to enhance awareness about internet dangers.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — The decision to debate the 2024 Auditor-General's Report Series 2 (LKAN 2/2024) in Parliament underscores the government's commitment to embracing constructive criticism for better national governance, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said 5G technology is key to developing the digital economy by fostering entrepreneurship and expanding small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — A total of 337 schools are still using 4G broadband or satellite technology, with a speed limit of up to 30 Mbps, despite the completion of the Point of Presence (PoP) project in these schools from April 2022 to November 2023.

PUTRAJAYA, July 3 — The Communications Ministry is looking into ways, including through the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), to increase retirement benefits for media practitioners.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — The Malaysian Media Council bill is expected to be tabled during the Third Meeting of the Third Session of the 15th Parliament, which is slated to begin in mid-October, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — Not all online content taken down including on TikTok in the country were made based on the applications of the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) or the government of Malaysia, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has blocked 549 pornographic and 69 prostitution websites from January to June 1 this year, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

PUTRAJAYA, June 21 — The Communications Ministry has instructed the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to begin the process of determining and appointing a mobile network operator (MNO) to develop Malaysia’s second 5G network.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17—The government is considering imposing heavier penalties on those who steal telecommunication cables, which causes service disruptions.

PUTRAJAYA, June 11 — The Communications Ministry’s WhatsApp chatbot to curb the spread of fake news is almost ready, said Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

PUTRAJAYA, June 11 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has urged his ministry staff to diversify information delivery to target groups to ensure details are well understood.

NIBONG TEBAL, June 6 — The Communications Ministry has not ruled out the possibility of setting up a special committee to monitor and counter the spread of fake news during the upcoming Sungai Bakap state by-election.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — The Communications Ministry will soon launch the Online Safety for Children and Families campaign to address the issue of safety for this group in cyberspace, said its minister Fahmi Fadzil.

PUTRAJAYA, May 30 — The Communications Ministry’s meeting with Meta Platforms Inc (Meta) and representatives of other social media platforms in Singapore next month will discuss, among others, the Madani Government’s commitment to combat fake news and disinformation.

SEMPORNA, May 18 — The government will provide high-speed fixed broadband internet subscription packages for schools under the Education Ministry (MOE) starting July 1, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — The initiative by the Communications Ministry to prioritise veteran artistes for performances at ministry events and programmes is highly anticipated by the group.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — App provider Telegram is ready to work together with the government to fight rampant digital piracy on its platform, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

HULU SELANGOR, April 29 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said he hopes the Madani community can assist in disseminating information about government policies through local dialects.

HULU SELANGOR, April 26 — The Communications Ministry, in collaboration with the Information Department (Japen), has set up a media centre for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election.