News & Reviews:   MCMC

Effective from 1 June 2026, the Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has announced the implementation and enforcement of the Child Protection Code (CPC) and the Risk Reduction Code (RMC), thereby banning children under 16 from using social media. So, what should you know about it?

In case you missed the news over the weekend, Malaysia is set to introduce stricter online safety measures beginning 1 June, requiring social media users to verify their age using official government-issued documents. The move comes under new regulations introduced through the Online Safety Act 2025 by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) today issued a statutory demand against TikTok for failing to block content that insults the Royal Institution of Malaysia. That said, what should you know about it?

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is intensifying efforts to promote the use of parental control tools as part of its broader Safe Internet Campaign, aimed at encouraging safer digital habits among Malaysian families. The initiative reflects growing concerns over children’s exposure to harmful online content, cyber threats, and excessive screen time as internet usage among younger users continues to rise nationwide.

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.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been quite busy these past few months. Besides ramping up the social media ban for under-16s by June or July 2026, MCMC has been stepping up efforts to curb harmful online content, with new figures revealing a sharp volume of takedown requests submitted in just the first few months of the year.

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.

The 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States will take place between June 11 and July 19. Even though there are only 56 days left, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil confirmed that there is still no official broadcaster for the football tournament, which takes place every four years. That said, what should you know about it?

Malaysia’s communications regulator has opened 36 investigation papers over fake news linked to the global energy crisis, with penalties reaching up to RM500000 upon conviction. The move highlights ongoing efforts to manage misinformation across digital platforms in the country.

Internet facilities and facilities at the National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI) can be utilised by those involved in the Work From Home (BDR) policy. That said, what should you know about it?