Caning among penalties under review for cybercrime offenders, says Azalina
PUTRAJAYA: The government is conducting a comprehensive study to strengthen legal protections for victims of cybercrime, with a focus on improving support for those affected by online fraud, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
Wider telco alliance for better rural Internet
BATU PAHAT: The implementation of the Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN) will be expanded nationwide to improve connectivity in areas with limited Internet coverage.
Dr Wee calls for probe, removal of social media post spreading fake news about MCA
JOHOR BARU: MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has filed a report with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) over an allegedly defamatory social media post that spread fake news about the party.
Comms ministry assessing social media platforms' compliance with Online Safety Act
KULAI:The Communications Ministry is still assessing the level of compliance among licensed social media platforms with two codes introduced under the Online Safety Act 2025, which came into force on June 1, says Teo Nie Ching.
Govt targets 100% Internet access in populated areas
BATU PAHAT: The government through the Communications Ministry is targeting 100% Internet access in populated areas nationwide by next year through the implementation of the National Digital Network (Jendela)
MCMC activates complaints centre for Johor polls
JOHOR BARU: In conjunction with the 16th Johor Election, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has activated its network monitoring centre to receive and coordinate complaints related to communications and multimedia services.
Years of effort to take down posts
IT would take enforcement officers about 19 years to remove more than 300,000 pieces of harmful online content, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
Johor Polls: Fahmi cautions voters over digital sabotage, fake accounts
MUAR: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has warned voters to be alert to digital sabotage tactics, after attempts to set up fake accounts using candidates' images to spread misinformation during the Johor state election campaign.
Govt steps up measures against VPN abuse, third-party identities in online child protection
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is working closely with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to combat the use of online tools such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and third-party identities to bypass social media age-limit enforcement.
Johor polls: PH's Guna aims to fix infrastructure issues, bring more jobs to Layang-Layang
SIMPANG RENGGAM: Pakatan Harapan's Layang-Layang candidate Guna Balakrishnan hopes to tackle common issues facing the public, such as flash floods and inadequate street lighting.
