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...

Students waving China flag in Penang school are not Malaysians, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The students who were seen waving the China flag at a private school in Penang in viral images recently, are not Malaysian citizens, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said the matter was clarified by Penang tourism and creative economy committee chairman Wong Hon Wai, who stated that the students in question were part...

Do’s and don’ts for social media operators by end October, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is set to announce the code of conduct for social media platform providers, said Fahmi Fadzil. The Communications Minister said that providers will need to abide by the code once the Class Licence for Application Service Providers comes into force on Jan 1 next year. "The MCMC will publish...

Malaysia, China to engage in creative content exchange and production

BEIJING: Malaysia and China have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU), paving the way for the exchange and production of creative content. The MOU was signed by Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil and China's Minister of National Radio and Television (NRTA), Cao Shumin, to enhance cooperation in the media and broadcasting sectors. Fahmi said that the focus...

Allocation MOU would be done by now if not delayed by Opposition, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: The issues surrounding the memorandum of understanding (MOU) concerning the allocation for Opposition MPs could have been resolved earlier had the matter not been unnecessarily prolonged, said Fahmi Fadzil. According to the Communications Minister, the Federal Government has consistently reached out to the Opposition since March 2023. However, he said the Opposition bloc has delayed progress...

Issues related to South China Sea to be ironed out via diplomatic channels, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: Any issues relating to the South China Sea will be ironed out through diplomatic channels, says Fahmi Fadzil. The Communications Minister said this when asked about the rising concerns following the sighting of a foreign military vessel encroaching on the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). He, however, said the matter was not discussed in detail during...

Follow-up actions to be taken to improve facilities at SK Bangsar, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: Several follow-up actions will be taken to improve the facilities and basic amenities at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Bangsar here, according to Lembah Pantai MP Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi said during his visit to the school on Monday (Sept 2), he noticed that certain amenities, such as toilets and air-conditioning systems, as well as non-structural aspects...

Adherence to pardon process is essential, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: Any process involving the pardon of an offender must be adhered to by all parties, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who is also Pakatan Harapan (PH) communications director, said this is because any case involving the pardon of an offender has a specific process. "Generally, any case involving a pardon has its process, and...