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LETTER | Take on Big Tech to protect children from online addiction

LETTER | Take on Big Tech to protect children from online addiction

Laws alone not enough, digital literacy needs to become as basic as reading and writing.
LETTER | Gen Z wants flexibility, not the office grind

LETTER | Gen Z wants flexibility, not the office grind

Traditional careers are giving way to online income models.
Indie newsrooms urge 'radical collaboration' for thriving public interest media

Indie newsrooms urge 'radical collaboration' for thriving public interest media

'Only by working together can we take back the internet for human thriving.'
MCMC and Selangor sign MOU for smart city development

MCMC and Selangor sign MOU for smart city development

To support initiative, minister announces increased allocation of RM450m.
'Verifying' fake accounts via SMS cheaper than your coffee

'Verifying' fake accounts via SMS cheaper than your coffee

Vendors peddle services facilitating online fraud and propaganda.
Govt to form online safety committee, tackle digital risks - Azalina

Govt to form online safety committee, tackle digital risks - Azalina

There are 10.6m social media users under 18 in M'sia, says the minister.
Anything but safe: Using VPN can bear immense risks

Anything but safe: Using VPN can bear immense risks

Some VPNs have opaque ownership, while others carry massive security flaws.
Afghanistan: What's at stake as Taliban cut internet?

Afghanistan: What's at stake as Taliban cut internet?

Expert says it marks the beginning of widespread repression.
Firm's 'safer internet' pitch to PM triggers demand letter from MCMC

Firm's 'safer internet' pitch to PM triggers demand letter from MCMC

Commission says IT company's claims are baseless and highly defamatory.
Minister, PKR Women want crackdown on online child sexual exploitation

Minister, PKR Women want crackdown on online child sexual exploitation

They urge community to stay vigiliant, while encouraging children to also speak up.
MCMC to review 4G coverage disparity among telcos - minister

MCMC to review 4G coverage disparity among telcos - minister

When we pay for internet, we're paying for nationwide access, Fahmi says.
Education Ministry acknowledges limited internet in school areas

Education Ministry acknowledges limited internet in school areas

Fadhlina on a work trip to schools in Kalabakan, Sabah.
Gobind calls for unified cyber standards in Asean

Gobind calls for unified cyber standards in Asean

Digital minister says this will enhance the region's global economic competitiveness.
MCMC releases social media code of conduct public consultation report

MCMC releases social media code of conduct public consultation report

Commission expresses appreciation to all parties who provided feedback.
Tan: Don't make wild accusations against Agong about U Mobile

Tan: Don't make wild accusations against Agong about U Mobile

Network provider always open to constructive, transparent engagement, says tycoon.
Straits Mobile investment agrees to reduce U Mobile shares to 20pct

Straits Mobile investment agrees to reduce U Mobile shares to 20pct

The move will increase Malaysian ownership in the second 5G operator.
COMMENT | Beware of over-censorship of social media giants

COMMENT | Beware of over-censorship of social media giants

These platforms may end up serving the ruling party’s political interests.
Singapore blocks 10 inauthentic websites set up by foreign actors

Singapore blocks 10 inauthentic websites set up by foreign actors

Authorities say the websites can be used to mount hostile information campaigns.
Service providers should offer cheap internet packages with higher speed

Service providers should offer cheap internet packages with higher speed

Fahmi says it is appropriate for them to do so.
DNS redirection order is draconian - PKR’s Altimet

DNS redirection order is draconian - PKR’s Altimet

UPDATED 4.30PM | Rapper-turned-politician says MCMC could use other ways to curb harmful content.
MCMC seeks to balance challenges in regulating social media

MCMC seeks to balance challenges in regulating social media

Social media regulation doesn't necessarily mean censorship, MCMC official says.
ISPs required to implement DNS redirection by Sept 30

ISPs required to implement DNS redirection by Sept 30

Move intended to plug loophole that allows M'sians to access banned websites.
Online Safety Bill to be tabled in October

Online Safety Bill to be tabled in October

Law minister will present the bill in Parliament, Communications Ministry will implement.
DNS measures help ensure safer online experience – MCMC

DNS measures help ensure safer online experience – MCMC

Bypassing protection steps could have adverse effect on families, regulatory body says.