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Government intensifies cyber safety drive amid rising threats: Fahmi

Communications Minister unveils stronger laws, community campaigns and tougher penalties to combat scams, cyberbullying and child exploitation, pledging a safer internet for Malaysians in 2026

CIJ raises concern over Federal Court ruling on ‘offensive’ and ‘annoy’ under CMA

Media watchdog says upholding the constitutionality of the words weakens constitutional safeguards and invites abuse

Section 233 of CMA serves purpose in multiracial society: Federal Court

Activist Heidy Quah also notes ‘higher threshold’ and ‘narrow’ application of law to protect democratic dialogue and truth-seeking

[UPDATED] ‘Offensive’, ‘annoy’ are constitutional: Federal Court overturns appeals court decision on CMA section

Decision by lower court in August 2025 had ruled the words were vague and unconstitutional

Federal Court grants govt leave to appeal ruling on CMA’s ‘offensive’ and ‘annoy’ terms

The court allows a stay of the Court of Appeal’s decision and will examine the constitutionality of Section 233 in a future hearing

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Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

Malaysia Airlines, SIA join rush to cancel Middle East flights as Iran-US-Israel strikes escalate

More countries announce airspace closures as carriers suspend flights on Feb 28 and March 1, passengers reminded to check for updates on subsequent flights

Melaka schools to reopen on Oct 12 as API readings fall below 100

Air quality readings at all three monitoring stations in the state remain in the moderate range, with parents advised to monitor their children's health