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MCMC to hold public consultation on new regulatory framework for social media service providers

MCMC to hold public consultation on new regulatory framework for social media service providers

Proposed requirements include having robust measures on user data protection, addressing online harm and enhancing content moderation.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Govt drafting new law to combat online fraud, ensure digital security

Govt drafting new law to combat online fraud, ensure digital security

Gobind Singh Deo said this was because both acts were entirely different from technical and legal implementation perspectives.
Mon Jul 08 2024
Cabinet approves amendments to Personal Data Protection Act, says Digital Minister

Cabinet approves amendments to Personal Data Protection Act, says Digital Minister

Gobind Singh Deo highlighted that key proposals for amending Act 709 include mandatory notification of personal data breaches.
Thu Jul 04 2024
Digital ID: Govt assures data protection, cyber security will always be under control

Digital ID: Govt assures data protection, cyber security will always be under control

Fahmi Fadzil said public need not worry about the implementation of Digital ID as it does not require recording of biometric identifiers.
Fri Dec 01 2023
UK watchdog fines TikTok $16 mln for 'misusing children's data'

UK watchdog fines TikTok $16 mln for 'misusing children's data'

There are laws in place to make sure our children are as safe in the digital world as they are in the physical world, John Edwards said.
Wed Apr 05 2023
Teo to focus on personal data protection, digital literacy, 5G services

Teo to focus on personal data protection, digital literacy, 5G services

Teo said there was an urgent need to increase digital literacy among the people following the increased use of social media.
Mon Dec 12 2022
Data leakage: Appointment of data protection officer required under proposed amendment to Personal Data Protection Act

Data leakage: Appointment of data protection officer required under proposed amendment to Personal Data Protection Act

Data users will be required to appoint a data protection officer under the proposed amendment to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709).
Thu Aug 04 2022
Light touch regulation on cloud services to enhance data protection - MCMC

Light touch regulation on cloud services to enhance data protection - MCMC

The light touch regulation on cloud services in Malaysia from Jan 1 next year is to provide data protection to users and related agencies.
Sat Oct 16 2021
MCMC implements light touch regulation on cloud services

MCMC implements light touch regulation on cloud services

Annuar said it was important for cloud services to be regulated to ensure data security, data privacy, data protection and user data flow.
Fri Oct 15 2021
RMK-12: Data protection is our right

RMK-12: Data protection is our right

It is important to have the relevant laws to ensure compliance and level the competitive playing field for all companies.
Tue Sep 28 2021
Rela denies personal data used for automatic registration of members

Rela denies personal data used for automatic registration of members

Rela in a statement today said the automatic registration was against Section 6 (1) of the Personal Data Protection Act 2010.
Tue Jun 15 2021
Apple's Tim Cook criticises social media practices, intensifying Facebook conflict

Apple's Tim Cook criticises social media practices, intensifying Facebook conflict

Cook criticised social media practices that he said undermine public trust in vaccines and encourage users to join extremist groups.
Fri Jan 29 2021
Malaysia committed to helping ASEAN secure data flow and enhance cybersecurity - Saifuddin

Malaysia committed to helping ASEAN secure data flow and enhance cybersecurity - Saifuddin

Malaysia will also continue to support the ASEAN Data Protection and Privacy Forum.
Thu Jan 21 2021
PDPD urges Muslim Pro to protect users' personal data

PDPD urges Muslim Pro to protect users' personal data

Muslim Pro explained that the information given previously to X-Mode was not personal data.
Tue Nov 24 2020
Singapore watchdog fines Grab S$10,000 for 4th user data privacy violation

Singapore watchdog fines Grab S$10,000 for 4th user data privacy violation

The regulator also directed Grab to put in place a data protection by design policy.
Mon Sep 14 2020
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request

Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request

It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers

DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers

Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup

National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup

The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu

G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu

The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend

Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend

A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024