News & Reviews:   MCMC

For those unaware, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) chose U Mobile as the second 5G provider last year. Then in January 2025, the company received financial support from CIMB for the 5G rollout. And now, MCMC has finally given the green light.

Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has revealed that the Government is planning to create a platform for users to file complaints challenging the removal of content on social media. She added that this platform would be established under the Online Safety Bill 2024.

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari yesterday revealed that a total of 5,091 online fraud cases were recorded in the state last year. Speaking at the Selangor Legislative Assembly (DUN), Amirudin said that the cases resulted in losses amounting to RM386,426,494.32.

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.

After bringing Malaysia's Digital Agriculture Technology (Digital AgTech) to Kedah through the Jelajah Malaysia Digital (JMD), the Digital Ministry is now launching the initiative in Sabah. So, what should you know about it?

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) under the jurisdiction of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588) continuously implements restrictive measures on social media platforms and websites with content that promotes gambling. So, what should you know about it?

The Internet bombards us with so much information, many of which could be false or misleading. It's an issue many have tried to solve via methods like content moderation or filtering. But modern problems require modern solutions, and MCMC has one that's powered by AI.

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.