KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — The Tourism Industry Act 1992 will be strengthened to enhance enforcement in efforts to combat travel package scams, including Umrah packages, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SUBANG JAYA, July 7 — Selangor is expected to achieve full 5G network coverage next year, said the state executive councillor for innovation Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah. He said 5G coverage in the state has reached 96.1 per cent so far, with the construction of the network...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — The 3,000 smart factories powered by 5G that will be in operation by 2030 are expected to contribute RM36.8 billion to the national gross domestic product (GDP).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — The increasing number of sophisticated cyber threats due to the use of advanced software, like deepfakes among scammers, requires enhanced protection measures to safeguard public transactions.

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.

PUTRAJAYA, June 26 — The adoption of the 2022 Content Code by government social media handlers is of paramount importance as it includes self-regulation and ethical practices among civil servants in their personal social media use.

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.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), in collaboration with the Royal Malaysia Police, recorded the statement of a Facebook user at the Petaling Jaya district police headquarters on Friday (June 21) regarding an offensive social media post against a child.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) today denied being used to silence criticism of the government.

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

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 4 — The formulation of a law to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and curb the misuse of the technology for criminal purposes needs to be expedited.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), in close collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), is leading the fight against cybercrime in Southeast Asia.

PUTRAJAYA, May 28 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has advised the public to be wary of calls from unknown individuals impersonating its officers.

KOTA KINABALU, May 17 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil believes there is an organised movement by certain parties to disseminate false information on social media platforms, especially on Facebook, to create unrest among the public.

KOTA KINABALU, May 17 — As of April this year, 7,065 5G sites have been completely developed throughout the country, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

PUTRAJAYA, May 4 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has taken the initiative to conduct a proof-of-concept (POC) of Starlink as an alternative to optical fibre for the core connection to the National Digital Network Plan (Jendela) tower in Kampung Orang Asli Kerling, Selangor.

PUTRAJAYA, April 29 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has categorically rejected all baseless accusations made by blogger Murray Hunter, who accused the agency and the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) of being institutions that are politically influenced by the current government administration.

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.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — The High Court has dismissed a social media account user’s application to initiate judicial review proceedings against the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) regarding restrictions on his mobile phone online access.