News & Reviews:   Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission

As we kick off the new year, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced both Tencent (WeChat) and ByteDance (TikTok) have been granted licenses to operate in Malaysia. Meanwhile, Meta has also begun the process of obtaining the license for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

In Malaysia, everyone knows that our internet data coverage is inconsistent, particularly inside buildings or underground. To solve the issue, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is exploring new technologies to improve internet coverage.

In case you missed it, U Mobile has been chosen as the second 5G network provider by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). It certainly got some reactions from the public and other telcos, particularly Maxis.

Previously, we reported on the implementation of a public Domain Name System (DNS) redirection in Malaysia due to a directive from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). Now, the commission has released a statement addressing the matter, clarifying its purpose and debunking misconceptions about the implementation.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) today announced that it will be conducting a public inquiry on the proposed licensing requirements for social media and internet messaging service providers. In a statement, MCMC clarified that the inquiry was to ensure the final framework is fair, effective and meets the needs of both the industry and the public.

Recently, it was announced by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) that Malaysia will migrate to Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6). It was announced by Derek John Fernandez, an MCMC member who was at the ‘Asia Pacific Workshop: Certified IPv6 Migration Strategy for Regulators and Governing Authorities’ programme.

Previously, we shared how the Communications Ministry and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) held a meeting with Meta and TikTok today. Well, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has announced the result of the meeting, which has resulted in both companies pledging commitment to address online safety and monitoring criminal-related content on their platforms.

Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching has revealed that a total of 1454 contents touching on issues of race, religion and royalty (3R) were removed from social media platforms between January and March this year. She added that the posts were removed after the social media operators collaborated with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has announced that his Ministry alongside the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will be holding a meeting with Meta next week to discuss several matters. These include online safety and the spread of fake news on Meta platforms.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has revealed that the 5G network coverage in Pahang has now reached 65 per cent. Furthermore, a cellular service quality test at the state also found that issues of dropped calls are also seeing a decline.