News & Reviews: MCMC
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Sep 29, 2023
The AI industry has seen a major boom in recent times. Yesterday, we mentioned how the new Meta AI could help you create stickers and generate images. Today, Google introduces Google Extended to help you prevent your content from being exploited by AI.
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Sep 21, 2023
In early July this year, MCMC said Malaysians could expect a price reduction in broadband service after September 2023. Well, we are getting closer to the end of September and our Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil have just given the media an update today.
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Sep 05, 2023
Today, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) released a new statement regarding online harm and imbalance media. A discussion took place yesterday at MCMC HQ, where several members considered regulating digital platforms, namely Meta and Google to address challenges posed by online media.
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Aug 20, 2023
The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) stressed that the usage of satellite internet services such as Starlink is not a commercial decision, but just a temporary measure for areas without good internet access. Its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil further revealed that long-term solutions are being implemented for the issue.
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Aug 18, 2023
Today, MCMC warned netizens to not share images or videos about the Elmina plane crash. This was done to respect the sensitivity of the deceased families and to prevent misinformation. MCMC also warned that sharing these media will breach the principles and ethics of the Internet.
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Jul 31, 2023
Last March, we found out that Internet prices would be more affordable. Four months have passed since then. Today, Malaysia’s Digital and Communication Minister, Fahmi Fadzil has repeated the same statement. The difference? The minister mentioned that it will happen this September.
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Jul 27, 2023
Previously, we reported that Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) would be recipients of 10 Starlink internet devices following the government’s agreement with the Elon Musk company. True enough, Malaysia’s first Starlink internet device has officially been installed at UiTM’s Kuala Pilah campus in Negeri Sembilan.
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Jul 11, 2023
Back in March 2023, Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil announced the implementation of the new Mandatory Standard on Access Pricing (MSAP). For those unaware, it's to set lower prices for broadband services but nothing has happened until now.
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Jul 09, 2023
The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) has revealed that Malaysians lost approximately RM302 million to online scams on Meta-owned platforms Instagram and Facebook. Moreover, the whopping loss amount is only for the period between January 2021 and June 2023.
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Jul 06, 2023
Opensignal, a website specialising in mobile network performance measurement and analysis recently lauded Malaysia as a global leader in 5G connectivity thanks to our fast and reliable networks. This is according to its latest “Benchmarking the Global 5G Experience” study released in June which ranked our country favourably in multiple categories.
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