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'Most dictatorial govt': Ambiga slams new social media licensing move

'Most dictatorial govt': Ambiga slams new social media licensing move

Never thought Harapan-led govt would do this, she says.
PM: New social media, messaging rules to tackle crime and harmful info

PM: New social media, messaging rules to tackle crime and harmful info

UPDATED 10.51PM | ‘They are needed for public good despite being unpopular.’
Social media licensing open to abuse, says human rights lawyer

Social media licensing open to abuse, says human rights lawyer

UPDATED 11.24AM | Paulsen notes existing laws are already being abused to suit political purposes.
Govt will close unlicensed social media platforms on Jan 1, 2025

Govt will close unlicensed social media platforms on Jan 1, 2025

Action to be taken if providers fail to apply for licence - Zahid.
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.
Fahmi publicly orders MCMC chief to act against false news, cyberbullying

Fahmi publicly orders MCMC chief to act against false news, cyberbullying

'I order you to do something,' minister tells Salim at an event with PM in attendance.
MCMC denies ordering removal of videos from T'ganu MB's TikTok

MCMC denies ordering removal of videos from T'ganu MB's TikTok

Agency says it takes PAS leader's 'unfounded and misleading claims' seriously.

MCMC fines 3 for obscene comments on female infant circumcision

MCMC fines 3 for obscene comments on female infant circumcision

Internet regulator says lewd remarks directed at baby's doctor.
PAS cries foul over TikTok videos removed from T'ganu MB's account

PAS cries foul over TikTok videos removed from T'ganu MB's account

Info chief Zurk calls it a violation of right to free speech.
MCMC probe into offensive remarks on parliamentary session 'absurd': LFL

MCMC probe into offensive remarks on parliamentary session 'absurd': LFL

Justification to curb 'widespread cyberbullying' is laughable, Zaid says.
MCMC probes 4 more offensive comments on Parliament proceedings

MCMC probes 4 more offensive comments on Parliament proceedings

Commission now investigating a total of 6 individuals.
MCMC takes statements from 2 over offensive comments on TikTok

MCMC takes statements from 2 over offensive comments on TikTok

Their phones and SIM cards have also been seized.
Jakim reports to MCMC TikTok video praying for govt leaders' misfortune

Jakim reports to MCMC TikTok video praying for govt leaders' misfortune

Minister says govt will leave it to authorities whether action should be taken.
MCMC welcomes govt proposal to amend laws to combat cyberbullying

MCMC welcomes govt proposal to amend laws to combat cyberbullying

This follows communications minister's announcement that the government is looking into it.
'False afterthought' - Lawyer dismisses MCMC's clarification on activist's probe

'False afterthought' - Lawyer dismisses MCMC's clarification on activist's probe

Zaid insists Hishamuddin was treated like subject of probe throughout questioning.
Hishamuddin not subject of probe, MCMC clarifies

Hishamuddin not subject of probe, MCMC clarifies

Activist merely quizzed to facilitate investigations into ongoing case - commission.
Teo: Not all online content removal based on MCMC, govt's request

Teo: Not all online content removal based on MCMC, govt's request

'It is subject to the consideration and evaluation of the platform providers.'
MCMC to work with cops on graft case raised by Johor regent

MCMC to work with cops on graft case raised by Johor regent

Deputy minister Teo says agency has expertise to assist in probe.
COMMENT | Stop silencing rakyat using new laws

COMMENT | Stop silencing rakyat using new laws

Madani govt should focus on reforms, not revert to authoritarianism.
Report: Cabinet approves plans to license, regulate social media

Report: Cabinet approves plans to license, regulate social media

A purported July announcement of the measure has been reportedly pushed back.
MCMC blocked 549 porn, 69 prostitution websites since January - Teo

MCMC blocked 549 porn, 69 prostitution websites since January - Teo

PARLIAMENT | Fahmi to meet social media platform providers to discuss control of harmful content.
Stop ‘secretly’ asking TikTok to remove content, govt told

Stop ‘secretly’ asking TikTok to remove content, govt told

Report reveals Putrajaya tops list of govts asking TikTok to take down content in 2023.
MCMC issues takedown orders for unverified news on Zayn Rayyan case

MCMC issues takedown orders for unverified news on Zayn Rayyan case

UPDATED 4.28PM | Agency has instructed TikTok, Telegram to remove content.
Meta, MCMC to conduct online safety awareness campaign

Meta, MCMC to conduct online safety awareness campaign

Joint effort will include safety campaign for children and families, says minister.