Stern action against extreme comments on social media, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: The government will take stern action against those who post offensive, intimidating and outrageous comments on social media and messaging platforms, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. Speaking at the ministry's monthly assembly here on Monday (July 15), he revealed that immoral and intimidating statements have been circulated on such platforms, including death threats against Prime...

Two journalists receive threats over cyberbullying suicide case

SUBANG JAYA: Two journalists have been threatened by those involved in the cyberbullying of the late social media influencer and activist Rajeswary Appahu, says Fahmi Fadzil. The Communications Minister said both journalists received messages as well as photographs of their residences. "They are very scared. This is a criminal threat. Some of them (cyberbullies) hide behind fake...

Two journalists receive threats over cyberbullying suicide case

SUBANG JAYA: Two journalists have been threatened by those involved in the cyberbullying of the late social media influencer and activist Rajeswary Appahu, says Fahmi Fadzil. The Communications Minister said both journalists received messages as well as photographs of their residences. "They are very scared. This is a criminal threat. Some of them (cyberbullies) hide behind fake...

MCMC to begin process of appointing second 5G network operator

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been instructed to begin the process of identifying and appointing a mobile network operator (MNO) to develop the country's second 5G network. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said this includes issuing the applicant information package (AIP) on July 1. He also said the process would be done transparently,...

Telco cable thefts: Govt to consider heavier penalties, Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is considering imposing heavier penalties on individuals involved in stealing telecommunication cables, which cause service disruptions. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the punishment will be proposed in the amendment to the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, currently being studied by the Attorney-General's Chambers. "I will ask the team at the Communications Ministry and...

Zayn Rayyan’s murder: MCMC submits request to Telegram, Tiktok to remove unverified content

PETALING JAYA: Several social media sites have been identified as spreading alleged leaked investigation information related to the Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin murder case, says the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). In a statement on Saturday (June 15), MCMC said it had submitted requests to social media platform operators, including TikTok and Telegram, to remove...

Zayn Rayyan’s murder: MCMC submits request to Telegram, Tiktok to remove unverified content

PETALING JAYA: Several social media sites have been identified as spreading alleged leaked investigation information related to the Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin murder case, says the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). In a statement on Saturday (June 15), MCMC said it had submitted requests to social media platform operators, including TikTok and Telegram, to remove...

MCMC to record statements over false social media info on Quran recital competitions

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will be recording statements from all social media account holders who uploaded coordinated false information that Malaysia will no longer organise Quran recital competitions. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil (pic) said that MCMC has identified the individuals involved, and the process of tracking them down is underway. He said that the...

Man on the Run: No decision yet on Najib’s request, says Fahmi

PETALING JAYA: The government has not made any decision regarding the request by former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to instruct the streaming application service, Netflix, to take down and prohibit the screening of the documentary 'Man on the Run.' Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said this was because it involved an ongoing court case. "Some initial...

Unapproved meds and cosmetics worth RM400,000 seized locally as part of Interpol worldwide ops

PETALING JAYA: Unregistered medication, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products worth over RM400,000 have been seized in Malaysia by local authorities as part of the Interpol-coordinated worldwide Operation Pangea XVI. The Malaysian operations, coordinated by the Health Ministry's Pharmacy Enforcement Division, also involved Interpol National Central Bureau (NCB) Malaysia, the Royal Malaysian Customs Department and the Malaysian Communications...