Meta’s end to fact-checking will be felt, but not so much in Malaysia, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: Meta’s move to remove independent fact-checking on its platforms will have repercussions, but it will not be affecting Malaysia’s social media community anytime soon, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. "At the moment, I don’t see it affecting the Malaysian market, only the United States,” he said, referring to Meta’s initial implementation of the move over...

Telegram receives licence to operate in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Telegram has been granted the Application Service Provider Class Licence (ASP (C)) to operate in Malaysia, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He stated that Telegram obtained the licence from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) on Jan 2, making it the third licensed service provider under the licensing requirements for internet messaging and...

Extra measures on social platforms that violate Jan 1 age restriction

IPOH: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will take additional measures on social media platforms that fail to comply with the age restriction ban from Jan 1, 2025. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that currently, all platforms have set the age limit to 13 years old and below. "We want to monitor how effectively they enforce...

Nearly half of telco towers under Jendela Phase 1 operational

KUALA LUMPUR: Nearly half of the telecommunications towers planned under Phase 1 of the National Digital Network Plan (Jendela) are fully operational, the Dewan Rakyat was informed. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil stated that 808 out of 1,661 towers have been operational since Oct 31 this year, with 1,385 towers completed, while the remainder are still under...

‘Horrifying and concerning’: DNB’s dealings a mystery when I became minister, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: No one knew what was going on with the Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) when the unity government first took over, says Fahmi Fadzil. The Communications Minister said that when he assumed the then role of communications and digital minister in December 2022, neither his ministry nor the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) knew...

Govt saved RM900,000 by using chartered jet for PM’s overseas trips, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: The government saved about RM900,000 by using a private chartered flight for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's recent working and official visits abroad, says Fahmi Fadzil. The government spokesman and Communications Minister said the cost of using the Malaysia Airlines Airbus A350 came to RM6.162mil. The government paid RM1.662mil or 27% of this amount while...

Malaysia tops Asia in scam revictimisation rate

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has the highest rate of online fraud revictimisation in Asia, with victims being retargeted over 2.5 times on average, according to the Asia Scam Report 2024 issued by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance. CelcomDigi Head of Sustainability Philip Ling said the report also revealed that Hong Kong and Thailand ranked second and third, respectively. "There...

Edited clip of PM’s CNN interview gives wrong impression, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's recent interview with CNN has been edited and taken out of context to give the impression that the government recognises Israel's right to exist. Unity government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil said only one part of the Prime Minister's interview with the channel's Richard Quest was being shared on social media. "Until today, we...

Courier companies urged to join courier safety passport training programme

CYBERJAYA: Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today urged all courier companies in the country to participate in the Courier Safety Passport Training Programme to further enhance the safety of workers and the efficiency of parcel deliveries. He said the programme also aims to ensure the safe handling of parcels and to provide necessary skills for courier industry...

Coordinated efforts, shared learning among OIC states essential for digital transformation, says Fahmi

ISTANBUL: Malaysia believes that coordinated efforts and shared learning among Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states are essential to drive the next wave of digital transformation, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. By working together, he said member states could address shared challenges – from regulatory barriers to cybersecurity risks – and unlock the full potential...