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Internet providers plug loophole for accessing blocked websites

Internet providers plug loophole for accessing blocked websites

Issue was first noticed during automated, manual testing of networks yesterday.
Fahmi confident new rules for safe internet won't discourage investments

Fahmi confident new rules for safe internet won't discourage investments

They will provide a much clearer regulatory framework, says the minister.
Social media firms must apply for licence under new framework: MCMC

Social media firms must apply for licence under new framework: MCMC

Move for safe internet use to be introduced Aug 1, enforced Jan 1, 2025.
Crowdstrike: Global IT outage not cyberattack

Crowdstrike: Global IT outage not cyberattack

Cybersecurity company's chief says issue caused by defective update to Windows OS.
Global internet outage disrupts multiple sectors

Global internet outage disrupts multiple sectors

Outage blamed on issues with cybersecurity platform and Microsoft.
COMMENT | Stop scrolling, start talking

COMMENT | Stop scrolling, start talking

Too much social media is bad for physical interpersonal interactions.
COMMENT | Intolerance of criticisms inaccurate perception

COMMENT | Intolerance of criticisms inaccurate perception

Content removal decisions are based on social media platforms' own assessments.
COMMENT | 'No fibre, no 5G': Unfair to hurl baseless accusation

COMMENT | 'No fibre, no 5G': Unfair to hurl baseless accusation

No record of writer ever lodging any official complaint to MCMC.
COMMENT | No fibre, no 5G, that's my problem

COMMENT | No fibre, no 5G, that's my problem

This is symptomatic of a larger problem affecting all our digital communications.
Fahmi encourages MPs to use allocation to improve schools' internet

Fahmi encourages MPs to use allocation to improve schools' internet

Minister says he allocated RM1m to improve internet in his constituency.
Fahmi: Sabah to get 9 more Starlink locations as part of Phase 2

Fahmi: Sabah to get 9 more Starlink locations as part of Phase 2

The 2 units under Phase 1 are currently being installed.
Fahmi: MCMC in final stages of talks over cheaper internet fees

Fahmi: MCMC in final stages of talks over cheaper internet fees

I have requested negotiations to be concluded next week, he says. 
S'wak gets RM4.46b to boost internet services - Fahmi

S'wak gets RM4.46b to boost internet services - Fahmi

The state gets the highest allocation under National Digital Network project.
M'sia approaching 'golden digital age', says Fahmi

M'sia approaching 'golden digital age', says Fahmi

Country's 5G deployment on schedule, infrastructure to transform economy, he says.
'Ziarah Kasih' to keep addressing internet issues, welfare - minister

'Ziarah Kasih' to keep addressing internet issues, welfare - minister

Similar programmes in Sabah and Sarawak soon, Fahmi says.
Block 'fake news', online harms or face action, MCMC warns internet providers

Block 'fake news', online harms or face action, MCMC warns internet providers

This comes after a news portal and blog claimed they were blocked by some ISPs.

RM100,000 to repair Felda Palong digital economic centre

RM100,000 to repair Felda Palong digital economic centre

The building was damaged during a storm.
How social media can worsen mental health problems

How social media can worsen mental health problems

For good or worse, there is no running from social media.
Ministry mulls installing antennas on water towers for better internet in S'wak

Ministry mulls installing antennas on water towers for better internet in S'wak

Fahmi says they will assess if it's technically possible. 
5G coverage reaches 60pct of populated areas, says minister

5G coverage reaches 60pct of populated areas, says minister

The coverage in S'wak is at 34pct which Fahmi says is not enough. 
Govt mulls providing internet via satellite to 200 villages in K'tan

Govt mulls providing internet via satellite to 200 villages in K'tan

Fahmi says the villages are located in interior areas that are difficult to access.
Use free WiFi at mosques, surau for beneficial purposes - Johor MB

Use free WiFi at mosques, surau for beneficial purposes - Johor MB

Johor is providing free WiFi in mosques and surau in the state.
Blaming the internet, ministry wants porn websites blocked

Blaming the internet, ministry wants porn websites blocked

Its deputy minister says there must joint action to curb this problem.
Internet access issue to be resolved by June - Fahmi

Internet access issue to be resolved by June - Fahmi

Telecommunications firms to aid in finding appropriate solutions.