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Malaysia's law minister has urged stronger oversight of online content during elections, calling on the communications regulator to maintain equitable standards across all digital platforms to prevent unfair advantages.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has partnered with Penang Halal International to bring the MADANI Kita Programme to PIHEX 2026, delivering integrated government services and digital inclusion initiatives to the public.
Malaysia's communications regulator has successfully removed 12,353 deepfake and manipulated media posts since January, with new rules now requiring social platforms to label AI-generated content.
Malaysia's communications regulator has been instructed to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the unauthorized release of influencer Khairul Aming's phone bill, marking fresh concerns over data privacy protection in the country.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has stressed that accountability and public-focused governance must underpin Malaysia's digital future, urging collective action from platforms, regulators and communities.
Malaysia's communications regulator is advocating for tighter alignment between physical and digital laws to combat rising online threats, particularly those endangering children. The country has strengthened its legal arsenal with the Online Safety Act 2025.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has established a dedicated monitoring facility to track telecommunications and internet service complaints during Negeri Sembilan's state election, with polling set for August 1.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission is expanding digital literacy efforts in rural areas, launching a safety awareness campaign in Sook, Sabah, with government and financial sector support to combat cyber threats.
The Dewan Rakyat has passed the MCMC Amendment Bill 2026, elevating the communications regulator's contract approval limit from RM5 million to RM50 million and requiring political neutrality for its chairman to strengthen institutional independence.
Malaysia's communications regulator is upgrading fibre optic infrastructure and implementing redundancy measures to solve the persistent problem of users seeing full signal bars but lacking internet connectivity.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will conduct a detailed review of the radio industry landscape as part of broader efforts to modernise broadcasting policy and ensure the sector remains viable amid rapid digital change.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will convene the International Regulatory Conference 2026 on July 21–22 at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, drawing global regulators and experts to discuss digital economy challenges and regulatory frameworks.
Malaysia's Election Commission has instructed voters to report unauthorised online campaign materials directly to the MCMC during the Johor state election, as the commission handles physical posters while digital content falls under communications regulator jurisdiction.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has activated its Network Monitoring Centre to handle public complaints about telecommunications services and online content during Johor's state election.