News & Reviews:   Fahmi Fadzil

Previously, we shared how the BUDI MADANI Subsidy Assistance Programme which provides targeted subsidies for diesel vehicle owners and smallholders are now open for applications. Following this, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has recently clarified that registration for BUDI MADANI is only meant to close the data gap in the Central Database Hub (PADU).

Fake news has been a thing even before the pandemic and we have been combating it ever since. In an effort to curb misinformation from spreading further, our local Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil announced that there will be a new AI-powered chatbot on WhatsApp to do fact-checking. 

Communications Ministry has announced that it plans to utilise 5G-Advance or 5.5G technology for live streaming during the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Sarawak this August. Its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil, says that the live stream is through Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM)

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today announced that a total of 247 Sarawak Multimedia Authority Rural Telecommunication (SMART) towers have successfully been activated. The number is as of 15 May, with all the towers using the Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN) technology.

Looks like primary and secondary school students in Malaysia are in for a treat. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the government will provide high-speed broadband internet subscription packages to schools under the Malaysian Ministry of Education (KPM) from 1 July 2024. That said, what should you know about it?

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today condemned Meta's action of removing news reports about Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim meeting with Hamas’ top leaders in Qatar on several local media platforms. Accordingly, the government has requested an explanation from Meta on the matter.

The Minister of Communications, Fahmi Fadzil has now announced that the adoption rate of 5G in Malaysia has reached almost 36%, as of mid-April 2024. This shows a drastic positive increase compared to the relatively low level before. That said, what should you know about it?

The Minister of Communications, Fahmi Fadzil has now stated that the government is examining Rahmah's 5G package specifically for student. This is an effort to ensure that the use of the new-generation network is more vigorous. That said, what should you know about it?

Yesterday, we reported how Meta and TikTok have pledged their commitments to monitor fake news and 3R (race, religion, royalty) issues on their platforms following a meeting with MCMC and the Communications Ministry. Today, MCMC and PDRM released a joint statement following up on the matter, urging the 2 companies to step up monitoring of harmful content.

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.