News & Reviews:   Fahmi Fadzil

Previously, we reported that former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah has requested the 1MDB documentary titled “Man on the Run” on Netflix to be taken down. Now, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has commented on the request, saying that it will be scrutinised in a meeting with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

Previously, we reported that Malaysia finally achieved over 80% 5G network coverage in populated areas as set by the government for 2023. Now, the Communications Ministry has also announced a new target for 2024 involving 5G network coverage at all public universities.

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.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today announced that the 5G network in Malaysia has exceeded the target of 80% coverage by the end of 2023. Accordingly, a second 5G network will be announced soon as Malaysia moves to a dual 5G network.

You read that right, our Minister of Communication, Fahmi Fadzil just announced that 5G services will be free of charge. The announcement was made yesterday evening at a press conference, officiating the initiative for the benefit of the rakyat.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has issued a warning to telco companies in Malaysia to not charge customers extra for 5G access. He added that the government would consider taking action against them should this happen.

In this era, you might realise that some ads that appear when you are surfing online are based on your interest. For most people, that’s logical. However, it seems that some people didn’t get the memo.

The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) revealed that it will summon several social media platform providers over inappropriate advertising content on their platforms. Its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil, said that discussions will be held aimed at getting clarifications concerning these ads.

Previously, we reported that the DNB 5G share subscription agreement (SSA) with 5 local telcos has been delayed yet again. Now, the Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) has announced that should Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) fail to reach an agreement on ownership of the DNB 5G network and the upcoming second 5G network, the government would be stepping in.

Previously, we reported on the Ministry of Communications and Digital’s (KKD) announcement that the DNB 5G share subscription agreement (SSA) with 5 telco companies would finally be signed last week. However, this never materialised and KKD Minister Fahmi Fadzil has clarified that there are still hiccups to be rectified.