News & Reviews:   Datuk Fahmi Fadzil

As we reported before, the Malaysian government has announced a stronger push to make the internet safer for users nationwide as online threats continue to grow. According to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, the focus for 2026 extends beyond improving connectivity and reducing costs to placing a stronger emphasis on protecting users from cybercrime and harmful content.

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has revealed that among all social media platforms in Malaysia, Telegram has the lowest rate of compliance with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission’s (MCMC) requests to remove harmful content. Accordingly, the Minister has ordered MCMC to call Telegram for a meeting next week.