News & Reviews:   Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil

Malaysia’s communications regulator has blocked access to the websites of two international dating platforms, Grindr and Blued, as authorities step up efforts to enforce domestic digital content laws. The action was confirmed in Parliament by Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, who said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has already restricted access to the sites while evaluating next steps.

During the Dewan Rakyat session, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil announced that Malaysia has achieved 99.71% internet and communications coverage in populated areas as of 31 December 2025. This marks a significant jump from the 91.8% coverage recorded before the implementation of the government’s National Digital Network Plan, JENDELA.