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
Social media licence not applicable to individual users - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said users do not need to obtain the licence as the licensing requirement only applies to social media service providers.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Malaysia PM says no evidence of ship-to-ship transfer of Iranian oil off Malaysia
U.S. has raised concern that Iran was using Malaysian service providers to move its oil.
Tue May 14 2024
Fahmi takes bus ride from parliament to Putrajaya to assess quality of cellular service
The test aims to assess the network coverage provided by telecommunications service providers in Malaysia.
Tue Jan 09 2024
Govt, service providers to resolve bare telco tower issue in Sarawak
CelcomDigi, Maxis, U Mobile, TM Tech and YTL Communications will share the cost needed by the tower operators to provide 4G service.
Thu Nov 02 2023
Almost 2 bil suspicious calls, 581 mil SMS successfully blocked - Fahmi Fadzil
Almost two billion suspicious calls and 581 million suspicious short messaging service (SMS) were successfully blocked from reaching Malaysian consumers with the assistance of telco service providers
Fri Sep 22 2023
Cheaper internet prices: MCMC in final stage of negotiations with service providers
Fahmi Fadzil said the reduction in internet prices also aims to decrease the inflation rate in the country's telecommunications sector.
Thu Sep 21 2023
Fahmi will meet social media providers to discuss fake news issue
Fahmi Fadzil will meet with social media service providers to discuss issues related to the spread of fake news and aggressive content.
Mon Dec 05 2022
Ensure good internet coverage during GE15 - Annuar
Telecommunications service providers have been reminded to provide full cooperation during the 15th general election (GE15), Tan Sri Annuar Musa said.
Thu Oct 13 2022
MOH receives 103 complaints about aesthetic service providers between January and August this year - Khairy
The MOH received 103 complaints about facilities that provide aesthetic services between January and August this year, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said.
Sat Sep 24 2022
K-KOMM to take immediate action regarding iPay88 issue - Annuar
K-KOMM will take immediate action regarding the data breach incident that hit the online payment service provider, iPay88 (M) Sdn Bhd.
Fri Aug 12 2022
Special vocational licence for p-hailing not the same as GDL - Wee
The proposed Special Vocational Licence for p-hailing service providers is not the same as the Goods Delivering Licence (GDL), said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
Wed Aug 10 2022
Internet providers to face action for poor quality service - MCMC
The MCMC will take regulatory action against internet service providers should they fail to provide quality internet services.
Sun Jun 19 2022
E-hailing service providers to explain alleged fare hikes
The MOT is looking into e-hailing services and holding discussions following complaints that the increasingly expensive fares are becoming a burden to consumers.
Sun May 22 2022
Act 731 to be fine-tuned to monitor illegal remittance activities
The move ensures more efficient and punitive action against remittance activities by illegal or registered remittance service providers.
Wed Mar 09 2022
King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Canberra on Australia tour
This is King Charles' first major foreign trip since being diagnosed with cancer in February.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Indonesia's Prabowo plans military academy retreat for new cabinet
The retreat is aimed at forming a bond between around 100 cabinet ministers and their deputies, according to migrant protection minister.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Four loan sharks held for alleged involvement in paint splashing, arson in six states
The syndicate is believed to have conducted illegal money-lending activities, involving loan sharks and online money-lending, police said.
Mon Oct 21 2024
China's PCT international patent applications top world for 5 consecutive years: WIPO chief
China has become the country with the most international patent applications, according to AIPPI President Shoichi Okuyama.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Charles Leclerc wins US Grand Prix; Max Verstappen 3rd after Norris penalty
Charles Leclerc also won the Monaco Grand Prix and Italian Grand Prix this year and sits third in the driver standings.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Australia's Qantas told to pay $114,000 to 3 sacked workers in landmark outsourcing case
Qantas claims the sackings were warranted as a cost-cutting measure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon Oct 21 2024
After Sinwar's death, Israel aims to lock in strategic gains before US election
Israeli leaders are seeking to reshape regional landscape in Israel's favour and shield its borders from any future attacks, sources said.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Netanyahu told Trump Israel will make decisions based on its interests, PM's office says
Israel is pondering its military reaction to recent Iranian missile strikes.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Ringgit extends positive momentum to open higher against US dollar
The ringgit traded higher against the US Dollar in today's early session, driven by continued buying interest towards the local currency.
Mon Oct 21 2024
BHP faces $47 billion UK lawsuit over Brazilian dam collapse
More than 600,000 Brazilians, 46 local governments, and around 2,000 businesses are suing BHP over the collapse of the dam.
Mon Oct 21 2024