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35k provocative posts taken down last year, commission says.

Individual has history of making offensive statements, minister says.

PARLIAMENT | Deputy minister says platforms, service providers will be evaluated based on criteria.

Academic being investigated under Penal Code and Communications and Multimedia Act.

We must balance between platform responsibility and individual liberties.

Islamic affairs minister greenlit action, he says.

Ex-minister also defends post claiming pensioners are being discharged from IJN.

Circulation of footage against the law, commission says.

UPDATED 8.43PM | We need to look into legal aspects before deciding, minister says.

Commission claims sharp increase in harmful content such as misinformation, hate speech.

The MCMC is free to take action based on public complaints, says minister.

'It's posting various types of insults and indecent content.'

If true, it is against the Federal Constitution and MA63 agreement.

Commission reminds public to prevent spread of misinformation.

PARLIAMENT | Websites also blocked to prevent offences under national law, says MP.

Scammers use fear to intimidate potential victims, warns MCMC official. 

Is MCMC going against PM's promises?

UPDATED 12.46PM | This follows the row over MalaysiaNow article on a Dewan Rakyat proceeding.

Snippets available on social media, unfair to point fingers, they say.

'Who decides what is misleading, inaccurate, or disrespectful?'

I have requested negotiations to be concluded next week, he says. 

Collaborating to locate email sender responsible.

Authorities allegedly gave news website two hours to act.

‘Govt is committed to protecting public interest, in line with existing standards.’