News & Reviews:   MADANI

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has assured that the government has no plans to create new laws or specific Acts for the purpose of regulating social media platforms. Furthermore, he stressed that the government has never even announced any intention to draft such legislation.

Since December 2023, the government has given eMADANI credit of RM100 to those whose income is below RM100,000 per year. As announced at the time of introduction, the deadline to use the credit is 29 February 2024.

De facto Law Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has announced that the Federal Government is planning to introduce a kill switch against fraudulent activities on any online domains or platforms automatically. Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat today, Azalina said that steps are being taken to create a legal system capable of doing so.

Previously, we reported on Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil’s announcement that there will no longer be any extra charges for 5G access. Now, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has reiterated the statement, saying that it supports the initiative.

Building upon the foundation of the previous Sustainability Achieved via Energy Efficiency (SAVE) program, Malaysians can now get an up to RM400 rebate off of energy star 4.0 and above electrical appliances with the SAVE 4.0 initiative. Recently announced by Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister, SAVE 4.0 will allocate RM50 million on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Previously, we mentioned how the RM100 e-Madani credit can be redeemed on MAE, Setel, ShopeePay & Touch 'n Go eWallet apps. Today, the government announced around 10 million Malaysians will be eligible for this aid. That said, what should you know about it?

Malaysia’s current government has announced the Belanjawan 2023 based on the concept of “Karamah Insaniah” and MADANI core values. This time around, nothing too specific was mentioned about tech except that RM400 million in e-Tunai Belia Rahmah credit would be disbursed, they’d focus on SME digitalization and 5G as a growth enabler.