Malaysia mulls adopting digital platform regulatory framework similar to Australia, Canada
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is considering adopting a digital platform regulatory framework similar to what has been implemented in Australia and Canada, according to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). In a statement released today, MCMC said that the Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) and MCMC have held discussions with major online platforms such as […]
Anwar gives final warning to those playing up 3R issues
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has issued a final warning to all parties to not exploit issues touching on race, religion and the royal institution (3R) which can split the country. He said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) would monitor the situation without exception. […]
Premier: No such thing as 100 pct absolute freedom
KUCHING: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has to enforce certain laws in combating the spreading of fake news, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said that there is no such thing as absolute freedom for people to spread fake news, as there must be a limitation to it. […]
MCMC: Jendela phase 1 implementation successful, exceeds target
KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of the National Digital Network Plan (Jendela) Phase 1 (2020-2022) has surpassed its set network coverage area, mobile network speed and fibre connectivity targets. Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) chief operating officer Datuk Mohd Ali Hanafiah Mohd Yunus said Jendela Phase 1 saw 7.74 million premises installed with fibre internet […]
Engineer faces trial for sending malicious SMS with racial and sexual content
KUCHING: In the Sessions Court, an engineer pleaded not guilty to charges of sending malicious communications through short messaging service (SMS) with racial and sexual connotations to several individuals from a telecommunications company three years ago. Sim, 45, faced five separate charges read before four Sessions Court judges – Afidah Abdul Rahman, Maris Agan, Mohd […]
MCMC told to get internet issues in S’wak resolved
BY JAMES WONG THE Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been urged to address the issue of internet connectivity and network coverage in Sarawak. Federal Minister of Communications and Digital Fahmi Fadzil said the ministry will study the issue on infrastructure, including ‘naked’ towers without any satellite dishes. “As made known to me, there […]
MCMC reviews regulatory framework due to increasing level of content exploitation
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will review existing regulatory framework due to an increasing level of content exploited by criminals and those who attempt to threaten public safety and national harmony. MCMC chairman Tan Sri Mohamad Salim Fateh Din said there are several Over-The-Top (OTT) applications and social media platforms that are […]
Putrajaya, S’wak determined to develop communications network: Teo
SIBU: The Ministry of Communications and Digital and the Sarawak government are determined to continue advancing the telecommunications network here and in the populated areas in the region. Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching said her ministry is working to expand the 5G network by the end of this year by targeting at least 80 per […]
Man charged with sending lewd pictures via Whatsapp
ALOR SETAR: A part-time employee at a government agency pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court, here today, to a charge of sending obscene communications with the intention of annoying others, through the WhatsApp application, about two years ago. Zakir, 29, is accused of knowingly making and sending photographs of an obscene nature, using the […]
Hello, hello please fix my poor connectivity!
It’s worrying to think more than half the world’s population lacks internet access and therefore lacks an equal opportunity to improve their lives. – Sir Richard Branson, business magnate English is a crazy, complicated, confusing and complex language! For the uninitiated, like yours truly, it took decades to master – I mean really master it, […]