Tag - Communications And Digital Ministry

Personal data will be tightly controlled under national Digital ID, says Fahmi

PETALING JAYA: Personal data security in the Digital Identity (Digital ID) will be under tight control, says Fahmi Fadzil. The Communications and Digital Minister said this can be done when the government provides a module that can be used by all ministries, and subsequently by the private sector as well, “With this module, we need not worry...

J-Kom was moved to PM’s Dept during Perikatan’s term, Teo tells Wan Saiful

KUALA LUMPUR: It was the Perikatan Nasional administration under Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin that moved the Community Communications Department (J-Kom) to the Prime Minister's Department, says Teo Nie Ching. "The decision to move it from the (then) Communications and Multimedia Ministry was made during the Cabinet meeting on May 19, 2021, when Pagoh (Muhyiddin) was the...

Comms Ministry aims to make ‘Keretapi Sarong’ a National Month activity

KUCHING: The Communications and Digital Ministry aims to turn the "Keretapi Sarong" flash mob programme into a National Month activity next year, says Fahmi Fadzil. The Communications and Digital Minister said the programme that took place on Saturday (Sept 16) received encouraging response with the participation of over 10,000 people of various ages and races. "It crossed...

5G Rahmah package, civil servants’ postpaid incentive to be launched Aug 29

KUALA LUMPUR: Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil will launch the 5G Rahmah package and the Rahmah Civil Servants Postpaid Incentive on Tuesday (Aug 29). He is expected to provide details on the package and incentive that were announced on Aug 7 as one of the unity government's initiatives to bridge the digital divide and ensure...

Govt ready to facilitate media negotiations to get compensation from tech giants, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The government, through the Communications and Digital Ministry (KKD), is ready to be a facilitator to assist negotiations of local media organisations to get fair compensation or payment from giant technology companies. Its Minister Fahmi Fadzil said if necessary, a legal framework could be introduced to smooth the negotiations. ALSO READ: U.S. lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill...