Fahmi: Call data to shape policymaking

Coming together: Fahmi attending Lembah Pantai Umno’s Perpaduan sacrificial ritual ceremony in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidiladha at the Kampung Pasir Baru hall in Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission’s (MCMC) request for mobile phone call data from telecommunications companies is aimed at supporting evidence-based policymaking, including enhancing network infrastructure, says Commu­nications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

He said the requested data does not include identities or any information that could be used to identify individuals.