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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.

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.