Cross-border Cooperation Key To Tackling Online Threats
KUALA LUMPUR, September 10 2026, Online threats require cross-border solutions backed by effective regulation, stronger parental digital literacy and greater platform accountability to build digital trust. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), in a statement, said the consensus was reached by participants at the Ministers-Regulators Roundtable Meeting (MRRM), held in conjunction with M360 ASEAN […]
Communications Ministry Ready To Work With Other Ministries To Curb Online Sale Of Prohibited Goods
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 2026 The Communications Ministry is prepared to work with the Home Ministry, the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry, police and relevant agencies to strengthen e-commerce regulation and curb the sale of prohibited goods, said Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil. He said such cooperation was important as there were […]
National Day: Visitors Advised To Wear N95 Masks
PUTRAJAYA, August 29 2026, Visitors to the 2026 National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya this Monday are advised to wear N95 masks to protect themselves from the effects of the current haze. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil, who is also National Day and Malaysia Day (HKHM) 2026 celebrations main committee chairman, said the advice was […]
Postal Services Act Amendments Expected To Be Tabled Next Year – Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 2026 The Communications Ministry is expected to table amendments to the Postal Services Act next year to strengthen security measures in the courier industry. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the amendments were expected to be tabled during the first Parliament sitting next year or, at the latest, the second sitting. […]
Online Anti-fraud Awareness Campaign Needs To Be Expanded To Rural Areas – Fahmi
PETALING JAYA, Aug 20 2026 Awareness campaigns on online fraud or scams need to be strengthened and expanded to remote areas to protect rural communities from cyber threats that are increasing due to widespread internet access. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said efforts to raise awareness should not be focused on large-scale programmes in […]
More Than 127,000 Scam Contents From Social Media Platforms Detected By MCMC Since January – Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 19 2026 More than 127,000 scam contents across various social media platforms have been detected by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and requested to be taken down by the respective platforms, said Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil. He said that this total was recorded from January 1 until today, with […]
91 Pct Of Social Media Contents Removed By MCMC Linked To Online Scams And Gambling – Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — A total of 91 per cent of 271,472 pieces of contents ordered to be taken down by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) issued to social media platform providers were identified as being related to online scams and gambling. According to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, the total contents […]