PM announces RM1mil for KLFA, calls for more ethical sports culture

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced an allocation of RM1mil to the Kuala Lumpur Football Association (KLFA) in support of efforts to revitalise football in the capital city. The Prime Minister said the government consistently encouraged the development of football, which he described as a people's sport that was widely loved and participated in....

Malaysia set to launch AI guidelines for media, PR, digital content creation, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's upcoming Guidelines for Responsible AI Communication will provide a critical framework to support professionals across media, public relations and digital content creation, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He said the guidelines aim to complement the country's National AI Roadmap and uphold ethical, transparent, and trustworthy communication practices as artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly...

Fahmi launches six-way MOCN in Bayan Lepas, fifth in the country so far

GEORGE TOWN: The 6-way 4G Multi Operator Core Network (MOCN) is now available at Tanjung Asam here in Bayan Lepas. The initiative, which is the fifth in the country, was launched by Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil on Tuesday (July 1) and is part of the government policy under "Di Mana Ada Jalan, Di Situ Ada...

Nurul Izzah, Saifuddin Nasution appointed PKR’s election directors, says Fahmi

PETALING JAYA: Newly-elected PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar has been appointed as the party’s election co-director, says the party’s information chief. Datuk Fahmi Fadzil also added that Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has also been appointed to the position. The co-directors succeeded former PKR deputy president Datuk Rafizi Ramli, who recently lost the party polls leading...

Amir Hamzah tasked with handling follow-up on Woodlands land acquisition, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has been tasked with taking further action following the announcement by Singaporean authorities regarding the acquisition of two plots of land owned by the Malaysian government in Woodlands. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the matter was discussed during Thursday's (June 5) Cabinet meeting following media reports...

Youths must be drivers of positive change, says Fahmi on National Youth Day

KUALA LUMPUR: Youths must continue to strive, innovate and contribute toward building a greater nation, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He said youths are the leaders of tomorrow and the catalysts for change today. "(On National Youth Day), we celebrate the spirit, energy and extraordinary potential of our youths, the pillars of hope for the nation. "Be...

QuickCheck: Is the government sending out links to claim Rahmah cash aid via WhatsApp?

WhatsApp is a great communication tool but it can just as easily be misused. Recently, messages have been spread on the app telling eligible Malaysians that they can claim Rahmah cash aid (STR) if they click on a link provided. Is the government behind such messages? VERDICT: FALSE Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the messages containing such links could...

MCMC to assist probe into viral video involving PKR division candidates, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will assist the Royal Malaysia Police in investigating a viral social media video involving candidates in the PKR division elections in Perak and Perlis. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil (pic) said the investigation relates to allegations of threats and the circulation of offensive content on Facebook. "So far,...

People-centric narratives key to stronger Asean-China ties, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The strategic partnership between Asean and China in the media sector must go beyond infrastructure and trade by highlighting more people-centric narratives in their respective reporting, said Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. The Communications Minister said that while governments and institutions focus on diplomacy, the media plays a crucial role in shaping public perception and fostering...

Sapura Energy: Not a ‘bailout’, but a RM1.1bil strategic investment, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia Development Holding Sdn Bhd's (MDH) RM1.1bil investment into Sapura Energy Bhd is not a government bailout but a strategic investment towards sustainability, according to government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. The MDH is a special purpose vehicle of the Finance Ministry. This statement follows Sapura Energy's announcement that MDH would subscribe to its redeemable convertible loan...