News & Reviews: Ministry of Communications and Digital
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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 04, 2023
In March, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) started scrutinising Telegram over the contents being spread on the platform. It has since responded that it didn't want to "participate in political censorship". Now, the ministry could be ready to drop the hammer.
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May 29, 2023
Back in March, the Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) wanted to meet up with Telegram regarding issues of spreading pornography, hate groups, scams and others. Telegram didn't bother, though, but here's the real reason why the group refused to cooperate with KKD.
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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 18, 2023
The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) has announced that prepaid package users will enjoy free additional internet quota and cashback in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. Its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil elaborated that this is applicable for a certain period until 31 May 2023.
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Apr 14, 2023
The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) is set to announce some “good news” for mobile prepaid users in our country next week. Its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil asserted that the announcement will be made on Monday (17 April 2023).
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Apr 10, 2023
The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) has revealed that our country is close to reaching its 5G network coverage for 2023. Its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil lauded the progress, saying that it was a positive development for the nation.
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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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Mar 29, 2023
Last month, the Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) launched the Pakej Perpaduan prepaid mobile internet plan. Now, one month after the launch, KKD Minister Fahmi Fadzil revealed that the RM5 per month SIM card has been purchased by a total of 31,092 people.
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Mar 24, 2023
The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) has revealed that our country recorded approximately 800,000 attempts of cyberattack during a 5-year period. Its Deputy Minister, Teo Nie Ching further elaborated that this was from Cyber Security Malaysia’s (CSM) statistics from 2017 to 2021.
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