MCMC, Telco asked to find a way to stop unwanted SMS


KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and telecommunication companies (Telcos) have been asked to find a way to tackle the dissemination of undesired information to consumers through the short messaging service (SMS).

Information, Communications and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said the two parties were given two months to find the best solution besides taking legal action.

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