News & Reviews:   Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil

Looks like the full implementation of the early window could come true. Malaysia is close to completing the rollout of electronic Know Your Customer verification, or eKYC, as part of broader efforts to improve online safety and digital identity verification. According to Bernama, engagement sessions with industry players are now almost complete, signalling that implementation is entering its final stages.

As we reported before, Malaysia is preparing to introduce stricter controls on social media access for younger users, with new regulations targeting those under the age of 16. Now, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the measures are expected to be implemented by June or July 2026, pending final review and industry feedback. It's a month earlier than the initial projection.

Malaysia’s telecommunications industry must prepare for a wave of fundamental change driven by rapid global technological evolution, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said, urging telcos to rethink their business structures and embrace new technological paradigms.

The Mobile Phone Data (MPD) Initiative sure garnered much controversy when it was first introduced by the Malaysian government. Despite the criticism, they have reaffirmed their commitment to the notion, stating there are no plans to discontinue the program.

During the recent Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Ministerial Meeting (APT-MM) held in Tokyo from 30 to 31 May 2025, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil highlighted its strategic shift to a dual 5G network and called for enhanced regional cooperation on online safety.

A few weeks ago, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil explained why the second 5G network rollout was delayed. So while we waited for an update, it has been confirmed by Fadzil that the dual 5G network model meeting is expected to be held next week.