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CMA 1998

MCMC introduces regulatory framework for internet messaging, social media companies

Before its implementation on January 1, 2025, MCMC will develop comprehensive guidelines that must be adhered to by the service providers

Individual fined RM25,000 for uploading false content on Facebook: MCMC

The offender had commented on a government-organised Quran recital in a way that touched on 3R issues

MCMC investigated 3,077 cases under CMA since 2009: Teo

72 cases of obscene content were prosecuted in court with total fines of RM617,050

MCMC will uphold information integrity under CMA 1998

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has reiterated that action taken by the commission against irresponsible media outlets is not to stifle freedom of the press but to ensure information dissemination is done responsibly and without the spread of slander or misinformation.

◉ Popular

79 candidates to fight for 28 seats in Melaka polls

Besides notable incumbents defending their seats such as Melaka CM Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh and Melaka Pakatan chief Adly Zahari, the Prime Minister’s political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin will contest his maiden election in Paya Rumput

MCA gets four seats in Melaka polls, predicts tough fight in DAP strongholds

Initially given two seats, last-minute negotiations within Barisan Nasional now lands MCA with the staunchly DAP seats of Kota Laksamana and Bandar Hilir

Binance pours US$6.3b to plug 90% of massive cyber heist as regulators circle

Crypto titan Binance has deployed over US$6.3 billion of its own reserves to absorb a colossal cyberattack, pledging full restitution as global securities watchdogs ramp up scrutiny