Facebook, TikTok, WhatsApp, Telegram are online platforms preferred by scammers - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil says the losses from scams and fraud committed on these platforms easily reached hundreds of millions of ringgit.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Meta in final process to obtain ASP Class Licence - Fahmi
The Communications Minister is also in talks with Microsoft as LinkedIn's Malaysian users may surpass 8 mln in the first quarter of 2025.
Fri Jan 17 2025
AWANI Tonight: Govt has never concealed royal addendum - Comms Minister
The government denies hiding the royal addendum order allowing Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil says he never received such a document.
Wed Jan 08 2025
Meta’s ending fact-checking on its platforms, but Malaysia yet to be affected Fahmi
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil says the concept of Community Notes is based on crowdsourcing and has pros and cons.
Wed Jan 08 2025
Meta expected to receive operating licence soon - Fahmi
Meta is in the process of submitting documents to address issues raised by the MCMC, says Fahmi Fadzil.
Wed Jan 08 2025
Efforts underway to repatriate Palestinian nationals - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil says the repatriation process is ongoing, while medical services provided to Palestinian nationals will continue.
Wed Jan 08 2025
Malaysia says royal document granting home detention for jailed ex-PM not withheld
Fahmi Fadzil says the govt was bound by the principle of subjudice and would leave the former premier's case to the judicial process.
Wed Jan 08 2025
Cabinet to discuss commotion involving Palestinians at WTKL this Wednesday - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said the Cabinet is also expected to be briefed by Defence Minister on the latest updates of the incident.
Mon Jan 06 2025
Telegram, Tencent begin licensing process to operate in Malaysia - MCMC
Service providers Telegram and Tencent (WeChat) have initiated the process of obtaining the required licence for operating their platforms in Malaysia, said MCMC
Thu Dec 26 2024
Madani govt stays committed to protecting child safety - Fahmi
The Communications Minister urged online platform providers to be more proactive in blocking immoral and illegal activities.
Tue Dec 24 2024
Practice of ‘sharenting’ opens space for online crimes involving children - Fahmi
Parents who overshare their children's school info risk becoming targets for misuse by irresponsible parties, says Fahmi Fadzil.
Tue Dec 17 2024
Amendments to Act 588 passed in Dewan Rakyat
The Bill was approved through a bloc vote, with 59 MPs in favour, 40 against, one abstention, and 122 absent.
Mon Dec 09 2024
Amendment to Communications Act introduces prison sentence for offences against children
The new subsection also stipulates an additional fine of RM5,000 for each day or part of a day that the offence continues after conviction.
Mon Dec 02 2024
Combating cybercrime MADANI government to table two bills in parliament today
Amendments to the two acts aim to boost rapid digital growth while ensuring a safer ecosystem free from cybercrime threats.
Mon Dec 02 2024
Fahmi Fadzil invites KL folks to attend Communications at Eco Park @ Pantai Dalam
The event promotes communication literacy and educates the community on scams and misuse of the 999 emergency line.
Fri Nov 29 2024
South Korea's Yoon to attend impeachment trial for the first time
Yoon Suk-Yeol may get a chance to argue his case or answer questions over his short-lived bid to impose martial law.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Indian police volunteer gets life sentence for rape, murder of Kolkata junior doctor
The Indian court rejects demands for a death penalty saying it was not a rare crime.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Why Turkey is so influential in post-Assad Syria
NATO member Turkey is now in a position to influence its neighbour's future diplomatically, economically and militarily.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump cancels sanctions on Israeli settlers in West Bank
Trump reverses a key Biden-era policy that sanctioned numerous Israeli settler individuals and entities.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump's new meme coin soars on his first day in office
The boom in Trump-related crypto ventures comes as he promises to usher in a new "golden age" for cryptocurrencies.
Tue Jan 21 2025
[COLUMNIST] Strengthening public spaces: Malaysia's essential response to the global rise of crowd attacks
The global rise in crowd attacks highlights urgent need for stronger public security and effective contingency plans against violent crimes.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Taliban deputy foreign minister calls for girls' high schools to open
The Taliban have said they respect women's rights in accordance with their interpretation of Islamic law and Afghan culture.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump revokes Biden order that set 50% EV target for 2030
The 50% target, which was not legally binding, won the support of US and foreign automakers.
Tue Jan 21 2025
War-ravaged Gaza faces multi-billion dollar reconstruction challenge
Rebuilding Gaza's shattered homes will take at least until 2040, but could drag on for many decades, according to a UN report.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump signs executive order that he says will protect free speech
The US Constitution's First Amendment protects free speech and applies to government policies.
Tue Jan 21 2025