KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil confirmed that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has received complaints about sexual grooming groups on social media platforms.

SHAH ALAM, Oct 23 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the government has no immediate plans to develop a specific application like Truecaller to enhance digital security and online safety.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — The code of conduct for social media platform provider licensing is to be announced by the end of the month, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Mobile network operator CelcomDigi Berhad (CelcomDigi) recently organised two online safety and anti-scam masterclass advocacy programmes to empower content creators, social media influencers, and radio presenters with knowledge on online safety.

CALIFORNIA, Sept 18— Meta Platforms is rolling out enhanced privacy and parental controls for Instagram accounts of users under 18 in a significant overhaul aimed at addressing growing concerns around the negative effects of social media.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 11 — The government will not compromise on online safety and is committed to implementing more sustainable and effective measures to make the internet safer for children, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said.

KULAI, Sept 10 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) welcomes the cooperation of the public to report social media content misusing images or videos of children.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has assured the online safety bill will not restrict freedom of expression.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — Seven out of 10 Malaysians want social media banned for children aged under 14, the second-highest rate after Indonesia, revealed a survey conducted by market research firm Ipsos.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — A special task force will be established next week to discuss aspects of social media regulation and enforcement, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — The Communications Ministry, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), will launch a National Online Safety Awareness Campaign, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — The Online Safety Bill is expected to be tabled in the upcoming Parliament meeting, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — New social media and internet messaging services regulations, set to be introduced by the government, will tackle the spread of crime and harmful information to create a safer online environment for all users, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

PUTRAJAYA, July 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and police to take stern action on cyberbullies, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — The Communications Ministry will launch an online safety roadshow to enhance awareness about internet dangers.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — Meta has agreed to work together with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and other stakeholders to conduct a national awareness campaign on online safety practices.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 — The government will conduct a nationwide study and focus group discussions on online safety as well as organise the Malaysia Online Safety Legal Conference, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 — Online safety aspects, especially for children under the age of 13, need to be emphasised by parents, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — Fuelled by a global pandemic and social media, online fraud and scams are increasing and show no sign of abating, even as governments and communities step up efforts to increase awareness among the public.