KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — All enforcement bodies and security agencies have been instructed to take swift and effective action — without compromise — against any party attempting to incite racial or religious hatred.

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 7 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa and Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil are among 32 people bestowed Federal Territory awards, decorations and medals in conjunction with Federal Territory Day.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — The police have received six reports regarding a viral video showing three radio hosts from an Astro-owned station who allegedly mocked a religious ritual.

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 4 — The Malaysia Hindu Sangam (MHS) has thanked Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil for his quick response in ordering a detailed investigation into the actions of the presenters at an Astro radio station who made fun of a religious ceremony and uploading their actions to social media platforms this morning.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — Three radio presenters at an Astro-owned station have been taken off air until further notice pending the company's internal investigation into an incident that appeared to mock a religious ceremony.

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

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is in contact with TikTok to obtain clarification on 18 local media organisations which were recently blocked, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — Communication Minister Fahmi Fadzil today launched the ‘AI in the Newsroom’ course organised by the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama), the first in its series of AI-related training programmes for media professionals.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — The Cabinet has decided that the Parliamentary Services Bill 2025 and the Federal Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2025 will be tabled and debated for approval during the current parliamentary sitting, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

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.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 — Amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588) aim to address online crimes including paedophilia, scams, and gambling, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 14 — Malaysia’s political stability and monetary policies were among the contributors to the country’s positive gross domestic product (GDP) growth last year, which surpassed the minimum target, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 — More than 93 per cent of the 224,403 gambling-related content removed from various online platforms came from Facebook, making the social media platform a goldmine for gambling advertisements.

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 11 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil and several other Cabinet members took to social media today to extend Thaipusam greetings to Hindus celebrating the occasion.

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