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
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
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
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
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
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
Sharing of offensive and menacing content is an offence under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Thu Oct 15 2020
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
Police question activist over Facebook posting
Refuge For The Refugees director, Heidy Quah, gave her statement to the police today over her Facebook posting on alleged mistreatment of refugees at the Immigration detention centres.
Tue Jul 07 2020
Hannah Yeoh records statement in Bukit Aman over social media post
Yeoh arrived at Bukit Aman just before 10 am accompanied by her two lawyers, Gobind Singh Deo and Syahredzan Johan.
Tue Jun 23 2020
Police to summon owner of 'Hannah Yeoh', 'Siti Kasim' Facebook accounts
The police will summon the owners of Facebook accounts 'Hannah Yeoh' and 'Siti Kasim' to assist investigations into postings which were uploaded in the respective accounts, recently.
Wed Jun 17 2020
Trader charged with improper use of network facilities
Mohd Nazri Sulaiman, 51, however, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out to him before Judge Surita Budin.
Mon Jul 17 2017
Businessman charged in court for insulting government, prime minister and wife
Kum Eng Choon, 48, pleaded not guilty to both charges after they were read out to him in Mandarin before Magistrate Mahyudin Mohmad Som.
Thu Apr 13 2017
Man arrested for insulting Sultan of Johor in Facebook posting
Johor police chief Datuk Wan Ahmad Najmuddin Mohd says the man was arrested at about 6.30pm Thursday at the compound of the Baling police station in Kedah.
Fri Mar 24 2017
10 Facebook owners in Sarawak nabbed for inapt postings
Most of the offences committed by Facebook owners in Sarawak were posting false news and defamatory statements.
Thu Feb 16 2017
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024