Anti-fake news act issues raised in Dewan Rakyat
Saifuddin Abdullah said for any offences related to fake news and social media abuse, offenders would face charges under the existing laws.
Mon Nov 16 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
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
MCMC probes 154 cases of internet abuse from Jan-Sept
All the cases are investigated under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Thu Nov 10 2016
Paedophiles on Telegram: Special committee investigating claims - MCMC
The Special Committee on Eradicating Social Media Abuse, comprising the MCMC, the Attorney-General's Chamber and the police.
Fri Jun 03 2016
MCMC blocks 52 websites since January
The websites blocked include those on gambling, cheating and prostitution, those with pornographic content, those put up in bad taste and fake.
Wed Mar 09 2016
Special team to deal with social media abuse to meet next week
The special team of representatives from the Attorney-General's Chambers and the police, will investigate and offer measures to tackle the problem.
Fri Jan 15 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024