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Nation 3 Apr 2025 | 06:01 AM

Putra Heights inferno: Don’t spread fake news, says Deputy Home Minister

PETALING JAYA: The public should not spread fake news or unverified information about the recent gas inferno in Putra Heights as it could cause confusion in the community, says Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah.

Nation 2 Apr 2025 | 01:19 AM

Unity Ministry wants MCMC to probe racist statement by individual

PUTRAJAYA: The Office of the Unity Minister has lodged a report with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) regarding a racist and provocative statement on social media uploaded by an individual on platform X.

True Or Not 25 Mar 2025 | 10:40 AM

QuickCheck: Have new visa restrictions been imposed on Malaysians travelling abroad?

IN THE age of viral videos, misinformation can spread like wildfire, causing unnecessary panic.

Nation 11 Feb 2025 | 09:22 AM

Amendments to Communications And Multimedia Act 1998 come into force today

KUALA LUMPUR: The amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 [Act 588] take effect on Tuesday (Feb 11) following their gazettement on Feb 7.

Nation 13 Mar 2025 | 07:17 AM

MCMC willing to work with MOH to combat social media addiction, Teo says

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission is willing to collaborate with the Health Ministry to address the growing social media addiction problem, especially involving users' mental health, the Dewan Negara was told Thursday (March 13).

Nation 12 Feb 2025 | 01:18 PM

Home Ministry denies Suaram’s claims of arrests

PETALING JAYA: The Home Ministry dismissed claims from the rights group Suaram regarding the arrest of individuals who delivered a memorandum at Kompleks Setia Perkasa on Monday (Feb 12).

Nation 7 Mar 2025 | 06:38 AM

Enforcement action on 3R issues needs to be enhanced, says Unity Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Enforcement action against individuals who touch on the 3R (race, religion and royalty) issues needs to be enhanced by relevant agencies to maintain peace and harmony in the country, said Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang.

Nation 15 Jan 2025 | 09:03 AM

Defence Ministry denies dismissals linked to helicopter contract

KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Ministry has denied claims that the military's top leadership, including the Armed Forces Chief, has been dismissed in connection with a multi-billion Ringgit helicopter contract.

Nation 4 Jan 2025 | 06:21 AM

Ten-fold rise in number of scam-related content in 2024 compared to 2023, said Communications Ministry

KULAI: The number of scam-related social media content taken down last year skyrocketed to more than 63,000, compared to about 6,000 the previous year, says the Communications Ministry.

Nation 8 Dec 2024 | 03:30 AM

MCMC unveils cybersecurity guidelines for communications, multimedia industry

PETALING JAYA: In a move to strengthen cybersecurity, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has released the guidelines on Information and Network Security for the Communications and Multimedia Industry (INSG).

Nation 5 Dec 2024 | 06:53 AM

Comms Ministry to create safer digital environment, says Teo

GEORGE TOWN: The Communications Ministry is actively working to create a safer digital environment in this country including taking significant steps through amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588), said Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching.

Nation 16 Feb 2025 | 11:00 PM

‘Fixing connectivity a priority’

KOTA KINABALU: The Digital Ministry is committed to accele­rating digitalisation and modernisation in Sabah\'s key sectors, but addressing connectivity issues must come first, says its minister.

Nation 17 Feb 2025 | 01:50 AM

Social media platforms asked to take down over 300,000 items last year following complaints, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: Social media platform providers were requested to take down more than 300,000 items of content last year following public complaints, says Fahmi Fadzil.

Nation 13 Nov 2024 | 05:16 AM

CMA still needed to address cyber crimes, says Teo

KUALA LUMPUR: The Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588) is still required to address crimes in cyberspace, says Teo Nie Ching.

Nation 16 Feb 2025 | 07:49 AM

Connectivity issues must be fixed before expanding digitalisation in Sabah, says Gobind

KOTA KINABALU: The Digital Ministry is committed to accelerating digitalisation and modernisation in Sabah’s key sectors, but addressing connectivity issues must come first, says Gobind Singh Deo. 

Nation 25 Nov 2024 | 04:50 AM

Communications and Multimedia Act amendments to tackle cyber threats to be tabled next month

KUALA LUMPUR: Amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588) will be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat next month, says Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.

Nation 11 Feb 2025 | 08:44 AM

Govt online safety campaign to reach 10,000 schools, universities

KUALA LUMPUR: The Online Safety Campaign Roadshow, aimed at raising awareness about internet safety will be implemented in over 10,000 public schools and universities nationwide.

Nation 20 Oct 2024 | 04:39 AM

Budget 2025: Communications Ministry to utilise allocation for people's well-being

PUTRAJAYA: The Communications Ministry will utilise an allocation of RM2.55bil announced in the Budget 2025 by giving priority to the implementation of various initiatives to improve the standard of living and well-being of the people.

Nation 18 Mar 2022 | 12:27 PM

K-KOMM is new acronym for Communications and Multimedia Ministry

PUTRAJAYA: The Communications and Multimedia Ministry now uses the new acronym, K-KOMM, while its minister will be referred to as MenKOMM.

Nation 3 Feb 2025 | 09:22 AM

Gov't firm in combating online crimes with amended Act 588, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: Online criminal activities and fraud can be curbed through the enforcement of the Communications and Multimedia (Amendment) Bill 2024 (Act 588), says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

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