PUTRAJAYA, March 29 — Some 35,490 postings of provocative content were taken down in 2023, while 27,115 pieces of content were removed in the first two months of the year, said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — The immediate and long-term measures to minimise the effects of hot and dry weather conditions on padi planting activities, especially in Sabah, are among the focus of today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting.

NILAI, March 4 — The Education Ministry (MOE) has guidelines regarding the use of social media among teachers and is actively monitoring the situation to prevent any misuse, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 29 — Any request through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to social media platforms to remove content is made to protect the people from being influenced by false information, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 — Social media platform providers will conduct their own assessments and not adhere to government directives to take down any content, said Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching.

By Yasmin Ramlan  KUALA SELANGOR, Feb 25 — The Selangor government is going the extra mile in engaging with the public to better disseminate information regarding state programmes.  Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said this will be done via social media and through influencers,...

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Feb 24 – The state government has allocated RM50,000 to the Selangor Student Association (Permas) to organise various programmes at higher education institutions, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. The funds will also help cover the expenses for its...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Allaudeen Abdul Majid has admitted that there are a number of police officers and members who leak confidential information on social media.

MELAKA, Feb 4 — Social media influencer known as Boss Mario, who was reported missing since Friday, has been found safe.

MELAKA, Feb 4 — Police received a missing person’s report following the disappearance of social media influencer, Boss Mario, after leaving Pantai Klebang here early on February 2.

By Nas Borziela Nasbah SHAH ALAM, Dec 26 — Dusun Tua assemblyman Datuk Johan Abdul Aziz is banking on social media to disseminate information about the state government’s aid programmes and community outreach activities in his constituency.  The Barisan Nasional lawmaker said he opted for...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) issued a reminder to the public today to not spread or share videos or photos of the fatal accident involving a Form Five student in Meru, Ipoh on Friday (December 15).

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has denied claims that the government has expunged content from social media platforms in response to criticism directed towards him or the Unity Government.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 — The Communications and Digital Ministry (KKD) will carry on blocking social media platforms with content that can influence, affect and compromise public morals.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 — Police today denied claims that blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris or also known as Papagomo, was detained as claimed by some.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 — The Communications and Digital Ministry (KKD) through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is still examining the need to license or register large platform providers such as Google, Meta, and TikTok, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will take down or block any obscene content based on the police's request after receiving user reports and complaints.

MELAKA, Nov 17 — The National Security Council (NSC) is constantly monitoring terrorist threats received from various platforms, including social media, said its director-general Datuk Raja Nushirwan Zainal Abidin.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Nov 9 – Newly-appointed state executive councillor for public health and environment Jamaliah Jamaluddin spearheads a transformative approach to public healthcare in Selangor by emphasising preventive strategies and healthy living. She believes that reshaping...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — The police have arrested a local man suspected of making criminal threats against Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek on social media yesterday.