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Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil recently revealed that Facebook, TikTok, WhatsApp and Telegram have been identified as the most preferred platforms for scammers to commit fraud in Malaysia. He added that losses from scams and fraud on these 4 platforms had easily reached hundreds of millions of ringgit.

Social media giant Meta is currently in the final stages of obtaining a Service Provider (ASP) Class License in Malaysia. So, what should you know about it?

The government will implement an online safety campaign in primary and secondary schools nationwide shortly. That said, what should you know about it?

Previously, we shared how the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) removed 63,652 pieces of fraudulent online content on social media in 2024. Well, it looks like the new year will bring more of the same, as MCMC has received over 4,000 requests to remove online content so far in 2025.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has revealed that a total of 318 telecommunications transmitter stations or towers nationwide affected by floods in November until today have resumed operations. He added that only 5 affected transmitter stations are currently out of service.

As platforms for discourse, social media sites not only contain news but also content that is not child-friendly. While these platforms all have age restrictions, they are easily circumvented by tech-savvy children. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil wants that to change.

Previously, we shared how Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his dissatisfaction at the rollout delays of the second 5G network by Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB), as well as the MyDigital ID initiative by the company with the same namesake. Now, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has revealed that Anwar has given both MyDigital ID and DNB a deadline to tackle the delays of both initiatives’ rollout.

During the Engine Lubricant Contribution Program yesterday, our local Minister of Communications, Fahmi Fadzil made a statement that telcos need to do better in providing affordable internet packages to taxi and e-hailing drivers.

News of social media platforms required to apply for a license from the Malaysian government is certainly a controversial one. That said, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil recently told the media that the government cannot give more time for social media licensing to deal with online crimes.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has revealed that the Government currently has no immediate plans to develop a specific app as a step to enhance digital security and online safety. This is because there are already a number of apps readily available that can be utilised by Malaysians for that purpose such as Truecaller.