KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 — Police are investigating a post on the X (formerly Twitter) platform which allegedly smeared the image of policemen manning a roadblock in Damansara Damai, Petaling Jaya, on Tuesday (August 6).

KUCHING, Aug 8 — Malaysia’s efforts to licence social media platforms have attracted the attention of several countries that have expressed interest in emulating the move, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has accepted an apology from Meta Platforms Inc.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 6 — The first version of the code of conduct for social media platforms will come into effect on January 1 next year, according to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — The government is considering a proposal for a social media app for Malaysians, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

SIBU, Aug 3 — Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Nancy Shukri has urged the public not to record any incidents of child abuse or neglect for posting on social media, and to contact the authorities or Talian Kasih 15999 instead.

PUCHONG, Aug 3 — Internet service and social media providers have expressed their readiness, in principle, to be licensed, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Meta Platforms Inc.

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.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 1 — The government is requesting Meta Platforms Inc to explain why only posts by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim regarding the assassination of Hamas Political Bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh were targeted and removed.

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.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — Social media users must be cautious in managing their accounts by strengthening security and privacy settings to address incidents related to cybercrime.

CYBERJAYA, July 21 — The Communications Ministry will act against several social media platforms over past incidents of cyberbullying, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today said he did not order media outlets to disable comments on their social media accounts.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department is taking allegations of corruption among its members regarding promotions seriously, following their circulation on social media today.

PUTRAJAYA, July 15 — The government will take stern action against individuals who post offensive, intimidating and outrageous comments on social media platforms, including WhatsApp, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo has proposed the introduction of a new law placing responsibility for social media misuse, including cyberbullying, on platform owners.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Five social media influencers were charged at two courts here today for promoting gambling premises on their accounts.

PUTRAJAYA, July 7 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, reminded the public not to turn social media platforms into venues for arguments and shaming others as these actions only contribute to division and conflict.