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Putrajaya doesn’t ‘order’ social media platforms to remove content, says Fahmi

Social media content that goes against community guidelines is removed only by the platform operator, and not on the orders of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said.

Silenced voices: Meta’s content policies spark outcry for suppressing Palestine advocacy

Facebook and Instagram’s parent company, Meta, has come under fire for its content moderation policies that increasingly silence voices in support of Palestine since the war started on October 7.

MCMC not internet cops: content removal based on police requests, Teo says

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will take down or block any obscene content based on the request of the police after receiving reports and complaints from users. 

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Malaysia Airlines tops domestic flight punctuality rankings of 85.3%

National carrier led on-time performance up to May 2025, as government enforces stricter rules on delays and passenger compensation

Inside the Bandar Utama school tragedy: a timeline of the shocking fatal stabbing

A look at the events surrounding the stabbing of a 16-year-old student, with ongoing investigations into the suspect's motives and the role of online violence

Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source