News & Reviews:   Communications and Multimedia Act 1998

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.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) today announced that it will be conducting a public inquiry on the proposed licensing requirements for social media and internet messaging service providers. In a statement, MCMC clarified that the inquiry was to ensure the final framework is fair, effective and meets the needs of both the industry and the public.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has revealed that the government is considering introducing heavier fines for those involved in telco cable theft which caused service disruptions. he added that heavier punishment would be proposed in the amendment to the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.