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SNAPSHOT | Licence renewal: Commercial drivers must do health screening; army probing explosion

SNAPSHOT | Licence renewal: Commercial drivers must do health screening; army probing explosion

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
Automatic licensing under MCMC for social media platforms on Jan 1

Automatic licensing under MCMC for social media platforms on Jan 1

These include WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
Apad revokes lorry company's licence over Bukit Kajang toll crash

Apad revokes lorry company's licence over Bukit Kajang toll crash

Probe finds lorry had no GPS, company neglected to prioritise safety.
'Cash and GRS politics': Albert reveals clip of Kitingan's aide

'Cash and GRS politics': Albert reveals clip of Kitingan's aide

Clip shows Rizal speaking on 'power struggle' between Hajiji, Kitingan and Ongkili.
MACC freezes RM218m, probes 14 firms over import permit abuse

MACC freezes RM218m, probes 14 firms over import permit abuse

Investigation finds companies manipulating customs documentation to evade taxes.
Sabah scandal: Ex-MACC chief slams PM for not charging all politicians

Sabah scandal: Ex-MACC chief slams PM for not charging all politicians

Latheefa questions why charges based on just videos when there's also 300-page dossier.
Conditional nod for Farhash-linked firm scrapped, SMM to sue media

Conditional nod for Farhash-linked firm scrapped, SMM to sue media

Company failed to submit required documents, it says.
'Clarify prospecting licence linked to Farhash' - MPs tell govt

'Clarify prospecting licence linked to Farhash' - MPs tell govt

PARLIAMENT | Muar MP warns rakyat may assume the worst if Putrajaya stays silent.
Sabah mining scandal deepens, new info challenges Farhash's claims

Sabah mining scandal deepens, new info challenges Farhash's claims

UPDATED 10.40PM | MalaysiaNow publishes documents purportedly proving Farhash received licence approval.
PBS acting chief denies graft allegations

PBS acting chief denies graft allegations

Joachim Gunsalam refuses to be distracted by attempts to discredit him.
Module for bike, car licence to be combined from Aug 1 - Loke

Module for bike, car licence to be combined from Aug 1 - Loke

Module for bikes and cars was previously separate, minister says.
Social media licensing: Ministry receives good cooperation - Fahmi

Social media licensing: Ministry receives good cooperation - Fahmi

YouTube has taken down 5,115 pieces of content, says minister.
MACC arrests 8 in heavy vehicle licence syndicate, including 4 directors

MACC arrests 8 in heavy vehicle licence syndicate, including 4 directors

They were nabbed in Malacca and the Klang Valley earlier today.
Loke: Puspakom's monopoly ends, over 10 firms apply for inspection licence

Loke: Puspakom's monopoly ends, over 10 firms apply for inspection licence

UPDATED 5.13PM | Minister will announce those successful at obtaining the vehicle inspection licence later.
X, Google yet to apply for social media licence: MCMC

X, Google yet to apply for social media licence: MCMC

X claims its user base is lower than the 8m threshold.
Over 100 groups object govt plans to license plant seeds

Over 100 groups object govt plans to license plant seeds

This is following the absence of a transparent process and comprehensive consultation.
M'sians may have to pay more for physical licence next year: Loke

M'sians may have to pay more for physical licence next year: Loke

PARLIAMENT | It is to encourage road users to embrace RTD's digitalisation efforts.
Govt sticks to Jan 1, 2025 deadline for social media licensing

Govt sticks to Jan 1, 2025 deadline for social media licensing

Move essential to address various internet-related issues, including cyberbullying - Fahmi.
Code of conduct: Social media firms need to respond in one month

Code of conduct: Social media firms need to respond in one month

They will be required to register with MCMC for licensing after deadline, says minister.
No plans to block unregistered social media platforms after Jan 1: Minister

No plans to block unregistered social media platforms after Jan 1: Minister

PARLIAMENT | Govt does not intend to bar users from accessing their accounts, Fahmi says.
Social media licensing: Many stakeholder consultations have been held - Teo

Social media licensing: Many stakeholder consultations have been held - Teo

PARLIAMENT | They include meetings with major industry players such as Meta, ByteDance.
LETTER | Holistic approach needed in social media regulation

LETTER | Holistic approach needed in social media regulation

Placing onus on platform owners is a job half done.
MCMC 'categorically denies' AIC objections to social media licensing

MCMC 'categorically denies' AIC objections to social media licensing

UPDATED 9.22PM | Regulatory body pans group over 'multiple revisions' to its letter.
Social media licensing to continue despite pushback: Fahmi

Social media licensing to continue despite pushback: Fahmi

UPDATED 6PM | AIC represents only several companies, minister says.