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.

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...

PETALING JAYA, Dec 15 — Selangor has recorded the highest participation in the Microsoft Communications and Multimedia Commission’s (MCMC) AI Teach programme since its launch in June this year, with over 600 participants from diverse backgrounds.

SEGAMAT, Dec 14 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will be asked to review the telecommunication tower site design under the National Digital Network Plan (Jendela) for protection against floods and vandalism.

PETALING JAYA, Dec 14 — Selangor has recorded the highest participation in the Microsoft-Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) AI Teach programme, since its launch in June, with over 600 participants from diverse backgrounds.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — The Dewan Rakyat has deferred the Communications and Multimedia Commission of Malaysia (Amendment) Bill 2024 for further scrutiny and review by relevant parties.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The proposed amendments to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Act 1998 (Act 589) aim to improve the roles and strengthen the governance and operations of MCMC, making it more resilient and sustainable in regulating the communications and multimedia industry.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is preparing to deal with coverage problems in flood-affected areas during the second wave, which is expected to start today.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 8 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has introduced the Guidelines on Information and Network Security for the Communications and Multimedia Industry (INSG) to enhance the information and network security and resiliency of the communications and multimedia industry in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 — The amount of explicit content generated using artificial intelligence (AI) has been rising each year, with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) removing 1,225 such posts as of December 1, from just 186 in 2022, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — The amendments to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission Act 1998 aim to revise the composition of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), including the separation of roles between the chairman and chief executive officer, as well as expanding its functions.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 30 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has implemented measures to address telecommunications coverage issues in flooded areas.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 28 — Seven transmitter stations and 42 National Information Dissemination Centres (Nadi) in Kelantan and Terengganu are affected by floods, said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 — Internet and communication coverage in populated areas of Sarawak has reached 90.09 per cent as of October 31, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has requested Facebook remove 249,268 pieces of content this year, with 91.6 per cent linked to online gambling and scams.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 — The government has targeted oil palm replanting on 77,000 hectares of land over the next five years (2025 to 2029) to ensure the palm sector remains sustainable and competitive by implementing an oil palm replanting programme, specifically among smallholders.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 — The police have dismantled an online fraud syndicate that used fake Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) to send fraudulent SMS messages, following the arrest of four men in the Klang Valley.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) received 8,399 reports and complaints about cyberbullying, or 27 cases daily, from January to November 1, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has directed social media platforms to remove audio and video content alleging corruption involving state assemblymen related to a mineral project procurement in Sabah.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 15 — The government remains firm in its stance to implement a regulatory or licensing framework for social media and internet messaging services on January 1 next year, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.