News & Reviews:   mcmc

As Malaysia’s digital footprint grows, so does a darker trend: cyberbullying among children and teens is surging. According to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)'s report, Malaysia ranks 2nd in Asia (trailing only China in the region) and 5th globally for youth cyberbullying.

In a coordinated enforcement move, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), alongside the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), confiscated 3837 units of unapproved communication equipment as part of Operation Taring Bravo 3. The seized tech — which includes wireless gaming consoles, smart devices, tablets, and other gadgets — carries an estimated market value of RM500,000.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has launched a public consultation on a proposed regulatory framework for communications data retention and preservation.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has launched an initiative to expand the National Address System (NAS), aiming to unify and improve address data across the country.

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has revealed that among all social media platforms in Malaysia, Telegram has the lowest rate of compliance with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission’s (MCMC) requests to remove harmful content. Accordingly, the Minister has ordered MCMC to call Telegram for a meeting next week.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has initiated civil court action against two Telegram channels—“Edisi Siasat” and “Edisi Khas”—marking the first time Malaysia is taking legal steps against Telegram.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has officially launched PRIME, short for Sistem Komunikasi Radio dan Internet Bersepadu Bergerak. It’s a mobile communication and internet system designed to boost emergency response efforts during disasters.

Previously, we reported that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is collecting mobile phone call data from telco companies in Malaysia, which Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil assured is only for statistics to be used for evidence-based policymaking. Now, the Digital Ministry has also urged the public not to be worried about any invasion of privacy, as the matter is protected by law.

In case you missed it, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has requested mobile phone call data from telco companies in Malaysia. This has caused a controversy, as an invasion of the privacy of users. Below are all the official responses from CelcomDigi, Maxis, U Mobile and Telekom Malaysia.

There has been controversy recently involving the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission’s (MCMC) requesting mobile phone call data from telco companies in Malaysia, with many claiming the move as invading the privacy of users. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has since addressed the concerns, assuring that the data collected is only for statistics and doesn’t include identities or any information that could be used to identify individuals.