Proposed cybercrime force similar to Interpol to strengthen efforts to eradicate digital piracy
The proposal to establish a cybercrime team similar to Interpol to strengthen cooperation and enforcement at regional level is seen as important to combat digital piracy.
Fri Jan 24 2025
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
Govt sticks to Jan 1, 2025 deadline for social media licensing - Fahmi
Failure to obtain a license after the effective date will constitute an offence, and appropriate legal action may be taken under Act 588.
Fri Nov 15 2024
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
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
Sept 7: Management of DJ Patrick Teoh's case for insulting TMJ
The charge was framed under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588), with the offence punishable under subsection 233(1) of the same Act.
Mon Jul 20 2020
What are the US and Europe doing to counter Houthi strikes in the Red Sea?
Here is how the attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Houthis have affected trade for Europe and the US.
Fri Mar 28 2025
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI suicide drones, early-warning aircraft
Kim Jong Un says unmanned control and AI capability must be the top priorities in modern arms development.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea
The bridge was agreed upon during Putin's 2024 North Korea visit, when both nations signed a strategic partnership deal.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Court allows Rosmah to include Govt, police as third parties in missing jewellery lawsuit
Judge says Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has established a prima facie case to be granted leave to issue the third-party notice.
Thu Mar 27 2025
Najib named as suspect in 1MDB probe due to inflow of funds into personal account - witness
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was named a suspect after Bukit Aman found a money trail of 1MDB funds entering the ex-PM's accounts.
Thu Mar 27 2025
Lecturer claims trial for committing sexual acts using objects against female students
Ahmad Syahir Sharifudeen is facing five counts of engaging in sexual acts of unnatural intercourse with the 19-year-old female victims.
Thu Mar 27 2025
Hundreds stage Gaza protest against Hamas after conflict resumes
Hundreds of Palestinians protest in northern Gaza to demand an end to war, chanting "Hamas out".
Thu Mar 27 2025
Online fraud causes over RM19 million in losses from Jan 1 to March 24 - Bukit Aman
Datuk Rohaimi Md Isa said during the same period last year, 1,700 cases were reported, resulting in losses amounting to RM13.66 million.
Thu Mar 27 2025
Courting love: Yew Sin and Ohori announce engagement
We couldn't be more happier to share this with the world, says Malaysian professional men's doubles shuttler Ong Yew Sin.
Thu Mar 27 2025
South Korea battles worst ever wildfires as death toll hits 27
More than 33,000 hectares has been charred or were still burning in the largest of the fires that began in the central Uiseong county.
Thu Mar 27 2025