News & Reviews:   MCMC

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been urged to finalise 10 subsidiary instruments by the end of this year. So, what should you know about it?

Between January and July 2025, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) uncovered 1684 cases of non-compliance with service quality standards across 815 locations nationwide. These findings were revealed in Parliament by Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching, highlighting ongoing challenges in telco performance and coverage.

Yesterday, Malaysia’s 5G rollout hit a major milestone: as of August 2025, high-speed connectivity now reaches 82.4% of populated areas nationwide, a huge leap from just 4% in 2021. This rapid expansion reflects the government’s push under the Malaysia MADANI framework to close the digital divide and ensure inclusive access to next-gen infrastructure.

As expected, scams about the RM100 aid by the Malaysian government have recently surfaced. The Communications Ministry has sent out a warning over a wave of fraudulent websites and social media posts impersonating government portals to exploit the public’s interest.

As Malaysia’s digital footprint grows, so does a darker trend: cyberbullying among children and teens is surging. According to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)'s report, Malaysia ranks 2nd in Asia (trailing only China in the region) and 5th globally for youth cyberbullying.

In a coordinated enforcement move, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), alongside the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), confiscated 3837 units of unapproved communication equipment as part of Operation Taring Bravo 3. The seized tech — which includes wireless gaming consoles, smart devices, tablets, and other gadgets — carries an estimated market value of RM500,000.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has launched a public consultation on a proposed regulatory framework for communications data retention and preservation.

In a proactive move to combat the surge of online fraud, the Malaysian government is exploring legislation that would require advertisers on social media platforms to verify their identities, according to Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has launched an initiative to expand the National Address System (NAS), aiming to unify and improve address data across the country.

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.