Meta admits technical error caused wrong WhatsApp account suspensions, says MCMC:

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Oct 23

MCMC probes livestream of alleged teacher attack in Sarawak: Fahmi cites failure of platforms to curb broadcasts of violence overseas.

Oct 22

MCMC urges individuals to take down videos, images of Kuching school attack: PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is urging ...

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Oct 23

After MCMC's RM25k fine over 'fake news', Amanah Youth leader discharged and acquitted

Oct 21

MCMC probes Chegubard over post allegedly insulting N Sembilan royals: Regulator seizes phone and SIM card during statement-recording session.

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Oct 21

BUILDING A SAFE DIGITAL HAVEN: IN the modern world, growing up now means growing up online for many Malaysian children.

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Oct 19

Fahmi condemns cyberbullying of UM student: KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has condemned the bullying and threats against Universiti Malaya (UM) student ...

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Oct 19

MCMC probes content said to insult Negri royalty: PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has launched an investigation into ...

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Oct 17

Latheefa hits out at MCMC, Fahmi over online attacks on UM student: Backlash against Ummi goes beyond regular criticism, lawyer says.

Oct 16

Maxis secures extra spectrum for RM287mil: Maxis Bhd has accepted an award from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for an additional ...

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Sep 25

MCMC investigates compromised WhatsApp accounts, seeks Meta clarification: Affected users are advised to contact WhatsApp via its official channels to begin the ...

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Jun 01

Malaysia bars under-16s from signing up for social media: Malaysia has begun barring those aged under 16 from registering accounts on social media platforms ...

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Jun 01

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Nov 09 25

MCMC to haul up Meta over reported profits from illegal ads: PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will summon Meta to provide ...

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Nov 08 25

Meta fails to address claims of profiting from scam, gambling ads: PUTRAJAYA: Tech giant Meta must provide a full explanation on a report alleging that 10% of ...

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Nov 03 25

OpinionSeeking MCMC approval for Meta AI app : FROM RAJEEVAN GOPAL KRISHNAN Petaling Jaya

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Oct 28 25

MCMC to discuss eKYC age verification with social media platform providers: KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will meet ...

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Cops, MCMC probing FB group that exploited images of schoolkids: JOHOR BARU: The authorities are investigating a Facebook group that allegedly promoted sexual ...

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Aug 02 24

Fine or jail for unlicensed socmed: PUTRAJAYA: Providers of social media platforms without a valid licence by Jan 1 next year can be fined or jailed ...

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