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The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) revealed that it will summon several social media platform providers over inappropriate advertising content on their platforms. Its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil, said that discussions will be held aimed at getting clarifications concerning these ads.

Previously, we reported that the DNB 5G share subscription agreement (SSA) with 5 local telcos has been delayed yet again. Now, the Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) has announced that should Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) fail to reach an agreement on ownership of the DNB 5G network and the upcoming second 5G network, the government would be stepping in.

The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) has revealed that the 5G network coverage in Malaysia’s populated areas is at 73% as of end-October, just 7% short of the 80% target by the end of the year. However, only a 10.8% adoption rate of the network has been recorded nationwide.

Previously, we reported on the Ministry of Communications and Digital’s (KKD) announcement that the DNB 5G share subscription agreement (SSA) with 5 telco companies would finally be signed last week. However, this never materialised and KKD Minister Fahmi Fadzil has clarified that there are still hiccups to be rectified.

The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) is currently studying the use of satellites as cell towers in an effort to improve the communications system in the country. Its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil said the technology can be implemented in cooperation with telco companies.

The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) has revealed that the Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) share subscription agreement (SSA) is expected to be inked sometime next week. Its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil confirmed the matter recently after the agreement was up in the air and delayed several times.

If you're a fan of mobile devices, chances are you might have more than a few of them lying around. Some might just be old, while others no longer work. Some of us tend to hoard these items because we don't know how to deal with them. But now, KKD wants to remind Malaysians to recycle.

The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) has revealed that 410.59 million unsolicited Short Message Services (SMS) were blocked in the first 9 months of this year. Its Deputy Minister, Teo Nie Ching further revealed that 19 million SMS containing hyperlinks were blocked from 2 May until September 2023.

Previously, we reported that the government is considering whether to follow Indonesia and ban TikTok Shop in our country. The Communications and Digital Ministry (KKD) has since given an update on the matter, saying that relevant ministries and agencies will discuss what to do next.

The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) has provided an update regarding the 5G coverage in Sabah. According to its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil, the network’s coverage in the East Malaysian territory’s populated areas is almost at 50 per cent as of 30 September.