![IGP confirms UMNO Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal detained in Sabah IGP confirms UMNO Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal detained in Sabah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71688117249_TBAkmalSaleh.jpg)
IGP confirms UMNO Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal detained in Sabah
Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has been detained today for investigations under Sedition Act 1948 and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![Malaysia police arrest man over statements backing diplomatic ties with Israel Malaysia police arrest man over statements backing diplomatic ties with Israel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81650803293_gari.jpg)
Malaysia police arrest man over statements backing diplomatic ties with Israel
The investigation is being carried out under the sedition act, communications and multimedia act, and the penal code, police said.
Thu Dec 07 2023
![Sedition Act, Communications and Multimedia Act sufficient to address 3R issue Sedition Act, Communications and Multimedia Act sufficient to address 3R issue](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51699077801_AaronAgoDagang.jpg)
Sedition Act, Communications and Multimedia Act sufficient to address 3R issue
Aaron Ago Dagang said it is enough to strengthen the enforcement of the existing laws.
Tue Nov 07 2023
![Uploading obscene content an offence under Communications and Multimedia Act Uploading obscene content an offence under Communications and Multimedia Act](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71680678854_TBTeoNieChing.jpg)
Uploading obscene content an offence under Communications and Multimedia Act
Those convicted of uploading and spreading obscene content can face a maximum fine of RM50,000, or imprisonment of up to a year, or both.
Mon Apr 10 2023
![Cabinet agrees to amend two communications acts Cabinet agrees to amend two communications acts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51661591078_TBannuarmusa.jpg)
Cabinet agrees to amend two communications acts
The Cabinet yesterday agreed that the existing Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588) and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission Act 1998 (Act 589) be amended.
Sat Aug 27 2022
![Govt mulling to tighten law to check offensive social media posts - Annuar Govt mulling to tighten law to check offensive social media posts - Annuar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81651136127_TBannuarmusa.jpg)
Govt mulling to tighten law to check offensive social media posts - Annuar
Annuar said the Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 was not so effective in checking contents uploaded from overseas.
Thu Apr 28 2022
![Amend Act 588 to impose heavier penalties against individuals mocking PWD - Ras Adiba Amend Act 588 to impose heavier penalties against individuals mocking PWD - Ras Adiba](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71647864998_AhliDewanNegaraya.jpg)
Amend Act 588 to impose heavier penalties against individuals mocking PWD - Ras Adiba
The government has been asked to amend Section 233 (1) (b) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1988 (Act 588) to impose heavier penalties against individuals who humiliate PwDs.
Mon Mar 21 2022
![Johor polls: Police open seven investigation papers Johor polls: Police open seven investigation papers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61622899752_PDRM.jpg)
Johor polls: Police open seven investigation papers
Ibrahim Mat said the offences included deliberately causing shame with intention to provoke a breaking of the law.
Tue Mar 01 2022
![MCMC: Spectrum allocation via preferential rights permitted under Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 MCMC: Spectrum allocation via preferential rights permitted under Communications and Multimedia Act 1998](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/41622787622_MCMCLogo.jpg)
MCMC: Spectrum allocation via preferential rights permitted under Communications and Multimedia Act 1998
The method of allocating spectrum through preferential rights is allowed under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 but it must be followed by an orderly and rigorous process.
Sat Jun 26 2021
![MCMC to regulate, monitor DNB MCMC to regulate, monitor DNB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81614683264_MCMCLogo.jpg)
MCMC to regulate, monitor DNB
The MCMC said today it will regulate and monitor Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) via the relevant regulatory tools under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (CMA 1998).
Tue Mar 02 2021
![Search conducted at residence in viral video is lawful - Police Search conducted at residence in viral video is lawful - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41612801203_PDRM.jpg)
Search conducted at residence in viral video is lawful - Police
Arjunaidi advised the public not to make speculations about the incident that would cause confusion in the community.
Tue Mar 02 2021
![Don't purchase CBR devices from unregistered sources - MCMC Don't purchase CBR devices from unregistered sources - MCMC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51605865167_MCMC.jpg)
Don't purchase CBR devices from unregistered sources - MCMC
MCMC advised the public to lodge a complaint to their service providers through official channels provided if they have coverage issues.
Sat Jan 09 2021
![MCMC urges Seniman to lodge complaint against Namewee's latest film MCMC urges Seniman to lodge complaint against Namewee's latest film](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81607831665_TBBabi.jpg)
MCMC urges Seniman to lodge complaint against Namewee's latest film
MCMC urges Seniman to file a complaint against a film titled Babi to enable the agency to evaluate its content.
Sun Dec 13 2020
![Stringent action against those spreading slanders - IGP Stringent action against those spreading slanders - IGP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41599655980_KetuaPolisNegara.jpg)
Stringent action against those spreading slanders - IGP
The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) view seriously and will take stringent action against individuals who deliberately record and disseminate videos or pictures of policemen who are on duty.
Thu Nov 12 2020
![Do not abuse social media, share provocative content - MCMC Do not abuse social media, share provocative content - MCMC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71602749660_sebenarnyamy.jpg)
Do not abuse social media, share provocative content - MCMC
Sharing of offensive and menacing content is an offence under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Thu Oct 15 2020