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Fahmi Fadzil
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Meta Ends Fact-Checking: Fahmi Says Malaysia Unaffected… For Now
Malaysia won’t be hit by Meta’s end of fact-checking, but global ramifications loom.
TikTok And WeChat Secure Social Media Licences, But X And YouTube Still Hold Out
Malaysia’s licensing law aims to hold platforms accountable for online harm, but not all platforms are playing ball—yet.
Eight Social Media Giants To Obtain Licences Under New Malaysian Law
The platforms meet the threshold of at least eight million users in the country but are not being singled out.
Government Pushes For Age Verification, Licensing Of Social Media Platforms By 2025
Social media operators must comply with stricter age rules, or face penalties from the government.
Malaysia Examines Smartphone-Based Flood Alert System
The implementation of smartphone alerts for floods seek to provide timely, localised warnings to at-risk communities.
RAHMAH Rebate: One-off Prepaid Incentive for Malaysian Media Practitioners
Malaysian media practitioners can claim the rebate by updating their details with JaPen before 5 September.
Fahmi Fadzil Issues Strong Warning to Big Tech for Licensing Resistance
National law takes precedence, and compliance is expected, no matter how powerful the corporation.
New Social Media Regulation Task Force Announced
The government aims to combat cyberbullying and implement platform licensing by 2025.
Government Scraps Idea Of Creating Own Social Media, Cites Financial Constraints
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said it's too costly and not a priority right now, but welcomes private companies to do so.
The Government Wants To Make A Social Media Platform Just For Malaysians
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil stated that some social media application providers are profiting off Malaysians but fail to ensure user safety.