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The Minister of Communications, Fahmi Fadzil has now announced that the adoption rate of 5G in Malaysia has reached almost 36%, as of mid-April 2024. This shows a drastic positive increase compared to the relatively low level before. That said, what should you know about it?

Previously, we shared how the Communications Ministry and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) held a meeting with Meta and TikTok today. Well, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has announced the result of the meeting, which has resulted in both companies pledging commitment to address online safety and monitoring criminal-related content on their platforms.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has announced that his Ministry alongside the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will be holding a meeting with Meta next week to discuss several matters. These include online safety and the spread of fake news on Meta platforms.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has asked the Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to take appropriate action regarding a video clip uploaded by cosmetics entrepreneur Datuk Seri Aliff Syukri Kamarzaman on social media.

Previously, we reported that the currency converter widget on Google is not showing again after it briefly disappeared during the whole wrong USD to MYR conversion fiasco. Now, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has revealed the reason behind the feature being disabled by Google, as informed by the company to him.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has assured that the government has no plans to create new laws or specific Acts for the purpose of regulating social media platforms. Furthermore, he stressed that the government has never even announced any intention to draft such legislation.

Previously, we shared how Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil met with Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov to discuss issues involving the platform. Now, Fahmi has given an update on the matter, revealing that Telegram is providing good cooperation in supervising the platform against illegal content.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today revealed that Telegram has expressed its willingness to work with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to streamline the regulatory aspects of the platform. These include combating scams and online gambling activities.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today revealed that he had met with Starlink's Global Licensing and Market Activation director Rebecca Hunter at the Malaysian Pavillion at MWC 2024. During the meeting, he proposed for the SpaceX satellite internet service to open up its offices in our country.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has announced today that Malaysia’s 5G network has been ranked first for consistency in the world. Scoring an impressive 97.29% by Ookla, read on to find out more.