PUTRAJAYA, Feb 25 — Johari Ismail, 67, has been sentenced to six months in prison after failing to pay a RM30,000 fine for posting false content about the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the 268th Conference of Rulers on Facebook.

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

SEPANG, Feb 25 — An elderly man was fined RM30,000 by the Sessions Court today for uploading an offensive post on social media about the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Conference of Rulers on his Facebook.

SEPANG, Feb 20 — The Sessions Court has set March 11 to decide on a case involving cosmetics entrepreneur Datuk Seri Aliff Syukri Kamarzaman, charged with four counts of improper use of network facilities by uploading offensive video content on his Instagram account.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) has taken immediate action following an incident that went viral depicting several Muslim men involved in cross-dressing during an entertainment event yesterday.

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.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Feb 13 — Selangor has successfully registered nearly 99 per cent of previously unregistered telecommunications towers in the state, generating additional state revenue for the first time in years. State executive councillor for Islamic affairs and innovation Dr...

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.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 — The state government will establish several artificial intelligence (AI) centres next year to support the rapid advancement of technology and strengthen the state’s position as a digital leader, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari.

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.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 — The Defence Ministry (Mindef) has refuted claims circulating on social media alleging the dismissal of all commanders and the transfer of senior officers in the Malaysian Armed Forces due to a helicopter contract worth RM16 billion.

PETALING JAYA, Jan 14 — Approximately 3,682 illegal websites offering and spreading pirated content including popular films and music have been blocked from 2021 to November 2024, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.

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...

By Fitri Hazim Hazam SHAH ALAM, Jan 8 — The state government and the local authorities are assisting Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) in expediting the approval for tower installations to advance 5G implementation. State executive councillor for Islamic affairs and innovation Dr Mohammad Fahmi...

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.

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.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 1 — Four major Internet messaging and social media service providers have taken significant steps towards regulatory compliance by applying for licences to operate in Malaysia, said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 — Social media platform providers have been urged to promptly register their service licences ahead of the enforcement of the Class Licence for Application Service Providers, which takes effect on January 1.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 26 — Service providers Telegram and Tencent (WeChat) have initiated the process of obtaining the required licence for operating their platforms in Malaysia, said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) are intensifying efforts to track individuals who possess, store and distribute pornographic and child sexual abuse materials (CSAM).