News & Reviews:   Communications Ministry

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.

CelcomDigi, in a statement today, said that it is “considering several options at hand” after it was snubbed for U Mobile in the awarding of Malaysia’s second 5G network. However, CelcomDigi assures that the decision will have no impact on its current 5G customers.

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.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today revealed that some companies which procured internet development and upgrade projects from the Government have been found to sell the projects to third parties. However, he added that these instances were made before he or Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching took charge of the Ministry.

Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching today asserted that efforts by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) should’ve been more extensive on the DNS redirection implementation. Teo stressed that MCCM should’ve double or even triple their engagements, especially involving the tech community.