News & Reviews:   Communications Minister

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has revealed that his Ministry will be giving priority to the implementation of internet connection in Budget 2025, which is set to be tabled on 18 October. Furthermore, the focus will be on implementing Internet services in schools and campuses.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has revealed that Malaysia will be studying the use of different spectrums and frequencies to overcome the problem of In-Building-Coverage. He added that the method has been used in South Korea with its effectiveness proven.

Following the speculated news of our Malaysian government possibly creating a new social media app, it didn't take long for Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil to debunk it. Long story short - he said it would be "too costly for the government to build its own social media platform".

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today revealed that the 1st version of the code of conduct for social media platforms will be enforced starting 1 January 2025. He added that engagement sessions with all social media platform stakeholders will be held soon to create the code of conduct.

Previously, we reported how social media and internet messaging services in Malaysia must apply for a Class Licence beginning today. Now, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has clarified that the licence is only meant for social media and internet messaging operators, hence it won’t affect individual users.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has revealed that Meta’s social media platforms lead other platforms in complying with Malaysian laws. On the flip side, X (formerly Twitter) is the worst offender.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has called upon members of the Komuniti MADANI to download the “Price Catcher” app to assist the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) in addressing the issue of sudden price hikes in the country. He added that consumers can easily compare prices through the app and find sudden increases in the prices of certain goods.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has assured that telcos participating in Malaysia’s 2nd 5G network won’t pass any costs on to consumers. He further revealed that the companies have provided assurances to him regarding this.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has assured that telcos participating in Malaysia’s 2nd 5G network won’t pass any costs on to consumers. He further revealed that the companies have provided assurances to him regarding this.

It's been a while since we got some updates on the dual 5G network news but in early June, it was reported that the telcos were ready to sign a dual-network 5G share subscription agreement with DNB. This time, our local Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil announced that it's ready to roll out.