News & Reviews:   Communications Ministry

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has revealed that Facebook, TikTok and YouTube have agreed to remove 159,518 pieces of harmful content as of 11 June in Malaysia. He added that this figure was part of 174,473 online content takedown requests made so far this year.

The Communications Ministry has announced the provision of the RAHMAH incentive rebate to all Malaysians on the first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri. In a statement, the ministry elaborated that the incentive involves a minimum of an additional 5GB of data for Malaysian prepaid and postpaid users.

Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has revealed that the Government is planning to create a platform for users to file complaints challenging the removal of content on social media. She added that this platform would be established under the Online Safety Bill 2024.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has revealed that 3,670 pornographic websites have been blocked in Malaysia from 2022 to 15 February 2025. Furthermore, 1,993 pornographic social media content was also taken down by platform providers in our country.

Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching revealed that the 5G network coverage in Kelantan has reached 67% in populated areas. She further revealed that 232 5G stations have been completed in the state last year.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has proposed law enforcement agencies in Malaysia, such as the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), to use dedicated slices of the 5G network bandwidth to ensure reliable encrypted communication. He added that access to a secure and reliable bandwidth, independent of the general public network could greatly benefit any organisation with critical needs for data security and network stability.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today asserted that the Government has no plan to impose age restrictions for online access. Instead, Fahmi said Malaysia would adopt a more balanced approach to address online safety issues, particularly those involving children, by taking into account the country's socio-cultural background and legal landscape.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today revealed that a total of 18,785 pieces of content have been requested by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to be taken down so since 1 January 2025. These contents were on various social media platforms and violated the country's laws.

Previously, we shared how the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) removed 63,652 pieces of fraudulent online content on social media in 2024. Well, it looks like the new year will bring more of the same, as MCMC has received over 4,000 requests to remove online content so far in 2025.

Communications Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching revealed that contractors that are slow in constructing telecommunications tower projects under the National Digital Network Plan (JENDELA) have been given a deadline of 31 December to finish construction. She added that should they fail to meet the deadlines specified in the Notification of Approval could face punitive measures.