Social media licence not applicable to individual users — Minister
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 1 — The new regulatory framework for social media and Internet messaging services introduced today, or the licensing requirement for service providers which...
MCMC to introduce Safe Internet Framework on August 1
PUTRAJAYA, July 27 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will introduce a new regulatory framework for safe Internet use by children and families...
IGP urges social media users to refrain from posting false comments, speculations
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,...
Individual fined RM25,000 for uploading false content on Facebook — MCMC
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...
MCMC fines three for obscene comments on female infant circumcision
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....
Specific laws necessary to address cyberbullying — IGP
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — The Royal Malaysia Police require specific laws to effectively curb cyberbullying, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. The...
MCMC to enhance cooperation with police to overcome cyberbullying
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...
Telecommunication cable theft: Govt reviewing laws for harsher penalties
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — The government is reviewing specific acts to enable harsher penalties for offences related to the theft of communication cables, which have...
Govt mulls heavier penalties against telco cable thefts — Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17—The government is considering imposing heavier penalties on those who steal telecommunication cables, which causes service disruptions. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said...
KKB polls: Police approve 53 permits for ceramah, campaigning
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — The police have so far approved 28 permits for ceramah or political talks and 25 for campaign activities for the...
Concert ‘kill switch’ only used as last resort — Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — The kill switch function in concerts will only be employed in worst-case scenarios or as a last resort, said Communications...
Amendments to Act 588 to be tabled in Parliament early next year — Deputy minister
KULAI, Sept 17 — The Communications and Digital Ministry (KKD) expects to table the proposed amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 in Parliament...