MCMC expedites review of online content management framework to combat fake news, extreme ideologies


The review of the regulatory framework will cover aspects pertaining to licensing, the relevance of existing penalties, and introducing new laws. — MCMC

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said it is speeding up the review of the online content management framework in order to combat the proliferation of harmful and provocative online content.

"It is apt that the regulatory framework be reviewed given the current situation online that perpetuates the spread of content detrimental to national security and harmony, including elements of extreme ideology and fake news," MCMC interim chairman Tan Sri Mohamad Salim Fateh Din said in a statement.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Tech News

Smartphone on your kid’s Christmas list? How to know when they’re ready.
A woman's Waymo rolled up with a stunning surprise: A man hiding in the trunk
A safety report card ranks AI company efforts to protect humanity
Bitcoin hoarding company Strategy remains in Nasdaq 100
Opinion: Everyone complains about 'AI slop,' but no one can define it
Google faces $129 million French asset freeze after Russian ruling, documents show
Netflix’s $72 billion Warner Bros deal faces skepticism over YouTube rivalry claim
Pakistan to allow Binance to explore 'tokenisation' of up to $2 billion of assets
Analysis-Musk's Mars mission adds risk to red-hot SpaceX IPO
Analysis-Oracle-Broadcom one-two punch hits AI trade, but investor optimism persists

Others Also Read