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IGP confirms UMNO Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal detained in Sabah

IGP confirms UMNO Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal detained in Sabah

Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has been detained today for investigations under Sedition Act 1948 and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Malaysia police arrest man over statements backing diplomatic ties with Israel

Malaysia police arrest man over statements backing diplomatic ties with Israel

The investigation is being carried out under the sedition act, communications and multimedia act, and the penal code, police said.
Thu Dec 07 2023
Sedition Act, Communications and Multimedia Act sufficient to address 3R issue

Sedition Act, Communications and Multimedia Act sufficient to address 3R issue

Aaron Ago Dagang said it is enough to strengthen the enforcement of the existing laws.
Tue Nov 07 2023
Uploading obscene content an offence under Communications and Multimedia Act

Uploading obscene content an offence under Communications and Multimedia Act

Those convicted of uploading and spreading obscene content can face a maximum fine of RM50,000, or imprisonment of up to a year, or both.
Mon Apr 10 2023
Cabinet agrees to amend two communications acts

Cabinet agrees to amend two communications acts

The Cabinet yesterday agreed that the existing Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588) and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission Act 1998 (Act 589) be amended.
Sat Aug 27 2022
Govt mulling to tighten law to check offensive social media posts - Annuar

Govt mulling to tighten law to check offensive social media posts - Annuar

Annuar said the Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 was not so effective in checking contents uploaded from overseas.
Thu Apr 28 2022
Amend Act 588 to impose heavier penalties against individuals mocking PWD - Ras Adiba

Amend Act 588 to impose heavier penalties against individuals mocking PWD - Ras Adiba

The government has been asked to amend Section 233 (1) (b) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1988 (Act 588) to impose heavier penalties against individuals who humiliate PwDs.
Mon Mar 21 2022
Johor polls: Police open seven investigation papers

Johor polls: Police open seven investigation papers

Ibrahim Mat said the offences included deliberately causing shame with intention to provoke a breaking of the law.
Tue Mar 01 2022
MCMC: Spectrum allocation via preferential rights permitted under Communications and Multimedia Act 1998

MCMC: Spectrum allocation via preferential rights permitted under Communications and Multimedia Act 1998

The method of allocating spectrum through preferential rights is allowed under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 but it must be followed by an orderly and rigorous process.
Sat Jun 26 2021
MCMC to regulate, monitor DNB

MCMC to regulate, monitor DNB

The MCMC said today it will regulate and monitor Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) via the relevant regulatory tools under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (CMA 1998).
Tue Mar 02 2021
Search conducted at residence in viral video is lawful - Police

Search conducted at residence in viral video is lawful - Police

Arjunaidi advised the public not to make speculations about the incident that would cause confusion in the community.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Don't purchase CBR devices from unregistered sources - MCMC

Don't purchase CBR devices from unregistered sources - MCMC

MCMC advised the public to lodge a complaint to their service providers through official channels provided if they have coverage issues.
Sat Jan 09 2021
MCMC urges Seniman to lodge complaint against Namewee's latest film

MCMC urges Seniman to lodge complaint against Namewee's latest film

MCMC urges Seniman to file a complaint against a film titled Babi to enable the agency to evaluate its content.
Sun Dec 13 2020
Stringent action against those spreading slanders - IGP

Stringent action against those spreading slanders - IGP

The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) view seriously and will take stringent action against individuals who deliberately record and disseminate videos or pictures of policemen who are on duty.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Do not abuse social media, share provocative content - MCMC

Do not abuse social media, share provocative content - MCMC

Sharing of offensive and menacing content is an offence under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Thu Oct 15 2020
Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere

Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere

Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child

Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child

According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant

Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today

So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit

Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas

Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say

The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports

The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025
185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco

The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025
IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government

The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025