News & Reviews:   MCMC

A parliamentary select committee on women, children and community development has sharply criticised the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for its “glaring shortcomings” in regulating online gaming and pornography, issues that affect minors and internet users at large. The report, published on 2 December 2025, calls into question both the commission’s financial commitment and its overall capacity to safeguard internet safety.

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said today that the Communications and Multimedia Commission has been directed to notify all social media platforms registered in Malaysia to implement the system by the second quarter of 2026. So, what should you know about it?

According to a written parliamentary reply by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and cited by the Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, U Mobile is required to secure 80% 5G population coverage in its first year of operation, This will increase to 95% by the third year under the company’s Detailed Business Plan (DBP) for Malaysia’s second 5G network.

Previously, we mentioned how Meta has generated profit based on scam ads. Now, MCMC says it will call Meta to explain this matter. So, what should you know about it?

The Digital Ministry has now shared that it has developed a National Cyber Ethics Module, together with the Ministry of Education, and is currently in the pilot phase in selected schools across the country to test its effectiveness. That said, what should you know about it?

Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Dato' Sri Hajah Nancy binti Shukri said the government is considering blocking the popular games Roblox and UMI. So, what should you know about it?

Recently, the nation was shocked by an incident where a six-year-old child was stabbed by his nine-year-old brother because the older child's smart device was damaged by his younger sibling. Due to this incident, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has issued a statement that they are researching the best mechanism that can be used to regulate online games for children.

It was only a week ago when Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the government is looking to implement age verification and identity checks for all users on social media. Looks like things are getting serious, as MCMC will convene meetings next week — in cooperation with other government agencies — with major social-media platform providers including Meta Platforms (Facebook/Instagram), Google LLC, X Corp (formerly Twitter) and TikTok.

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will take proactive steps to ensure that Zionist propaganda does not penetrate the country's cyberspace. So, what should you know about it?

A 24-year-old public university student has been fined RM10000 after pleading guilty to uploading an obscene video on his X (formerly Twitter) account. So, what should you know about it?