News & Reviews: Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission
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Jun 27, 2023
If you heard about a Pink WhatsApp application, DON'T DOWNLOAD IT. Well, that's the announcement from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) this morning, sending a warning to the public about the malware app.
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Jun 23, 2023
As you should know, Telegram has finally agreed to work with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the Royal Police Force (PDRM) to combat cybercrimes on its platform. We have been wondering when MCMC would also take action against Facebook and the announcement has been made.
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Jun 20, 2023
Yesterday, Telegram finally met up with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the Ministry of Communications and Digital. In conclusion, it was reported that Telegram will be working closely with the Malaysian government as well as the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) to tackle cybercrime.
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Jun 18, 2023
Previously, we reported that the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is weighing its options with Telegram, including blocking the platform. This is after the platform refused to meet with the commission as well as the Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) regarding issues of spreading pornography, hate groups, scams and others.
Well, It seems that the disagreement may resolve soon as the former has finally agreed to meet with MCMC and KKD. As reported by Malaysiakini, the meeting was confirmed by KKD Minister Fahmi Fadzil after being queried by the press.
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Jun 07, 2023
In the ongoing drama, it was reported that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is deciding what to do after Telegram won't cooperate or respond. According to the COO, Zulkarnain Mohd Yasin, MCMC may have to block the social messaging platform.
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Jun 02, 2023
Even before the pandemic, there was already hype around 5G connectivity and how its potential could change our lifestyle. Unfortunately, even after the lockdown and things back to normal, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) COO Datuk Mohd Ali Hanafiah Mohd Yunus reported that the 5G adoption is still low.
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May 12, 2023
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) recently announced that it will take “stern action” against social media platforms and certain applications that “have not been effective at self-regulating the use of their platforms in line with Malaysia’s laws and national interests”. This is in response to 11858 scam complaints, RM1.2 billion in losses and 2125 reported fake news as of April 2023.
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May 09, 2023
A few hours ago, Dato’ Mohd Ali Hanafiah Mohd Yunus who is the Chief Operating Officer of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) was in an interview on Bernama TV. In the short clip, he mentioned that a new entity will eventually take over Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) after achieving 80% of the 5G population coverage.
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Apr 30, 2023
As you all know, scammers have different methods to con you into giving them money. One of these methods is including URLs in SMS, which can redirect you to websites that either steal your information or money. Well, Maxis has already confirmed when it will start blocking this.
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Apr 03, 2023
The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) has instructed all telco companies in Malaysia to block any URL links in short message services (SMS). The directive, made through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) was to ensure that no malicious URL is being spread that would possibly make people become victims of scams.
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