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Britain plans social media regulation to battle harmful content

Britain plans social media regulation to battle harmful content

Imposing fines, blocking access to websites are some of the steps being proposed.

Gov't to focus on increasing rural access to high-speed internet

Gov't to focus on increasing rural access to high-speed internet

It is hoped this move will attract youths to venture into online business, says Rina Harun. 

When critique is criminalised

When critique is criminalised

COMMENT | Teach us how to critique the monarchy, ideology and theology without ending up in jail.

No blame for petition against me, but cheaper internet a must – Gobind

No blame for petition against me, but cheaper internet a must – Gobind

UPDATED 4:59PM | PARLIAMENT | The minister says, however, the country must have connectivity at reasonable prices.

Telcos to allow subscribers to switch to new broadband packages

Telcos to allow subscribers to switch to new broadband packages

This follows the communications minister finding that subscription rates had not been reduced.

PD Orang Asli community wants fast internet facility

PD Orang Asli community wants fast internet facility

PD POLLS | Better network and telecomms access are among what the Orang Asli in 108-year-old Kg Bukit Kepong want.

Ministry mulling bill for broadband in new housing projects

Ministry mulling bill for broadband in new housing projects

PARLIAMENT | Gobind says that through the bill, internet access will be considered a utility.

Students in Sarawak need better broadband

Students in Sarawak need better broadband

LETTER | Education Ministry's move to replace Unifi in 1,000 S'wak schools with a slower service is baffling.

Super-speed broadband: Minister calls for proposals from all telcos

Super-speed broadband: Minister calls for proposals from all telcos

Gobind also says he has asked TM to extend new broadband plans to all sectors of society.

Faster Internet speeds at lower prices, Gobind urges TM

Faster Internet speeds at lower prices, Gobind urges TM

TM broadband services must be on par with rest of the world, says minister.

Can and should internet access be a constitutional right?

Can and should internet access be a constitutional right?

LETTER | Though the sentiment is commendable, actually amending the constitution to reflect this will be tricky.

Gobind wants Internet access to be a constitutional right

Gobind wants Internet access to be a constitutional right

The communications minister is looking at a possible constitutional amendment.

Germany to create legal right to fast internet

Germany to create legal right to fast internet

‘Fast internet is just as important as the supply of gas, water and electricity…’

Broadband prices should be slashed by half

Broadband prices should be slashed by half

LETTER | M'sians have paid steep prices for too long, Harapan aims to reduce broadband bills by 50 pct.

Research: M'sians offered cheaper Internet, but less bang for buck

Research: M'sians offered cheaper Internet, but less bang for buck

This according to a study earlier this year that analysed more than 3,300 broadband packages, worldwide.

Researchers uncover flaw that makes Wi-Fi vulnerable to hacks

Researchers uncover flaw that makes Wi-Fi vulnerable to hacks

Cyber risks linked to the flaw may allow hackers to read encrypted info or launch malware into websites.

Najib tells BN cyber activists to go on the attack

Najib tells BN cyber activists to go on the attack

'We have long been in defensive mode. Enough. It is now time to attack!'

CAP urges a #BetterDigitalWorld 2017

CAP urges a #BetterDigitalWorld 2017

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urges a #BetterDigitalWorld in ensuring the safety of Internet users in conjunction with this year’s World Consumers Day theme as proposed by Consumers International, ‘Consumer Rights in the Digital Age’.

How BN survived the Internet

How BN survived the Internet

COMMENT | BN is well aware that cyberspace is an important battleground, but chooses its battles.

Cyber attacks disrupt PayPal, Twitter, other sites

Cyber attacks disrupt PayPal, Twitter, other sites

The attacks struck a company called Dyn, which acts as a switchboard for Internet traffic.

Malaysia cautioned on copying S’pore Internet control model

Malaysia cautioned on copying S’pore Internet control model

Gov’t trying to put Internet genie into the bottle and go back to the times of print media control, says HRW.

Keeping children safe in the cyber realm

Keeping children safe in the cyber realm

There are no less than 10,000 cyber crimes reported annually.

MCMC lauds setting up of special cyber court

MCMC lauds setting up of special cyber court

The court at Jalan Duta deals with cyber crimes such as hacking, fraud, spying and porn.

Special Cyber Court for cyber law offences to open in September

Special Cyber Court for cyber law offences to open in September

First phase of this court expected to be operational in KL Federal Territory in September, says Azalina Othman Said.