KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will hold a public consultation on the development of comprehensive guidelines regarding the conduct requirements and responsibilities for Internet messaging and social media providers, following the gazettement of a new regulatory framework today.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 1 — The new regulatory framework for social media and Internet messaging services introduced today, or the licensing requirement for service providers which will take effect from January 1 next year, do not apply to users of the social media platforms, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — CelcomDigi Bhd has submitted its proposal on the deployment of Malaysia’s second 5G network to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) this morning.

SINGAPORE, July 31 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil is confident that the new regulatory framework for a safe Internet will not discourage investments in the country.

PUTRAJAYA, July 27 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will introduce a new regulatory framework for safe Internet use by children and families on Thursday (August 1), with implementation set for January 1, 2025.

PUTRAJAYA, July 26 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) confiscated 138 units of uncertified walkie-talkies worth over RM20,000 from three premises along Jalan Pasar in Pudu, Kuala Lumpur, during a recent operation.

PUTRAJAYA, July 25 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), through the Malaysia ICT Volunteer (MIV) initiative, has recruited and trained 11,335 volunteers since its inception in 2016.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — The Royal Malaysia Police, Attorney-General’s Chambers, and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will take prompt action to coordinate all aspects of investigation and prosecution in cybercrime cases.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) have filed an objection against a social media account holder’s leave application to initiate judicial review proceedings over the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission's (MCMC) decision to block his TikTok account.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Operators of Telegram and WhatsApp need to be more responsible in ensuring that no criminal misconduct is committed on the platforms, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 — Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said that stern action will be taken against individuals, particularly social media users, who engage in speculations and false comments that threaten the safety of others.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 — An individual was slapped with a compound fine of RM25,000 for uploading false content related to the organisation of the 2024 Quran Recital and Memorisation Assembly, according to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

PUTRAJAYA, July 18 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) issued three individuals a compound of RM25,000 each for posting obscene comments on Facebook.

PUTRAJAYA, July 17 — Four more individuals are being investigated by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) over offensive and provocative comments allegedly posted through a replay of the Parliament session on TikTok on July 9.

PUTRAJAYA, July 16 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is investigating two men who allegedly posted offensive and provocative comments on a replay of the Parliament session on the TikTok platform on Tuesday (July 9).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Datuk Ramli Mohd Nor lodged a police report today over a TikTok post, which he said is provocative and defamatory against him.

IPOH, July 13 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) will file a report with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) regarding a TikTok video calling the public to pray for misfortune to befall leaders, including the Prime Minister.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) welcomes the government's announcement to examine amending existing laws, including the Penal Code and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and consider drafting or creating new acts to address cyberbullying.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, has instructed the Communications and Ministry the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to take stern action in addressing issues related to social media.

SHAH ALAM, July 10 — Police have asked the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to block and remove six fake TikTok accounts using photos and the name of Raja Muda Selangor Tengku Amir Shah.