News & Reviews:   mcmc

Malaysia’s 5G network has grown significantly since its commercial rollout, reflecting widespread adoption and strong user growth. However, Ookla's latest analysis reported that Malaysia’s median 5G download speed had declined in late 2023 by the third quarter of 2025.

If you have been receiving calls but no one is talking on the other side, there is a good chance that it was an AI voice recorder. In a recent warning from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), a fresh scam tactic has emerged that turns silence into danger.

A parliamentary select committee on women, children and community development has sharply criticised the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for its “glaring shortcomings” in regulating online gaming and pornography, issues that affect minors and internet users at large. The report, published on 2 December 2025, calls into question both the commission’s financial commitment and its overall capacity to safeguard internet safety.

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said today that the Communications and Multimedia Commission has been directed to notify all social media platforms registered in Malaysia to implement the system by the second quarter of 2026. So, what should you know about it?

Previously, we mentioned how Meta has generated profit based on scam ads. Now, MCMC says it will call Meta to explain this matter. So, what should you know about it?

Recently, the nation was shocked by an incident where a six-year-old child was stabbed by his nine-year-old brother because the older child's smart device was damaged by his younger sibling. Due to this incident, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has issued a statement that they are researching the best mechanism that can be used to regulate online games for children.

It was only a week ago when Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the government is looking to implement age verification and identity checks for all users on social media. Looks like things are getting serious, as MCMC will convene meetings next week — in cooperation with other government agencies — with major social-media platform providers including Meta Platforms (Facebook/Instagram), Google LLC, X Corp (formerly Twitter) and TikTok.

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will take proactive steps to ensure that Zionist propaganda does not penetrate the country's cyberspace. So, what should you know about it?

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been urged to finalise 10 subsidiary instruments by the end of this year. So, what should you know about it?

Between January and July 2025, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) uncovered 1684 cases of non-compliance with service quality standards across 815 locations nationwide. These findings were revealed in Parliament by Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching, highlighting ongoing challenges in telco performance and coverage.