![Israel and Egypt trade blame over Gaza aid blocked at Rafah Israel and Egypt trade blame over Gaza aid blocked at Rafah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715752532_TBaidtoGaza.jpg)
Israel and Egypt trade blame over Gaza aid blocked at Rafah
The Rafah crossing between Egypt and southern Gaza has been a vital route for aid to the coastal territory.
Wed May 15 2024
![Social media platform X blocked in Pakistan over national security, ministry says Social media platform X blocked in Pakistan over national security, ministry says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51709637681_tbGENERICPHONE.jpg)
Social media platform X blocked in Pakistan over national security, ministry says
Pakistan said it blocked access to social media platform X around the time of February's election, confirming a long-suspected shutdown.
Thu Apr 18 2024
![2.6 billion scam calls blocked by MCMC 2.6 billion scam calls blocked by MCMC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41649663461_PhoneScams.jpg)
2.6 billion scam calls blocked by MCMC
Ramkarpal Singh said through integrated cooperation with National Scam Response Centre, MCMC has blocked phone numbers used by scammers.
Wed Oct 18 2023
![Almost 2 bil suspicious calls, 581 mil SMS successfully blocked - Fahmi Fadzil Almost 2 bil suspicious calls, 581 mil SMS successfully blocked - Fahmi Fadzil](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71695275510_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
Almost 2 bil suspicious calls, 581 mil SMS successfully blocked - Fahmi Fadzil
Almost two billion suspicious calls and 581 million suspicious short messaging service (SMS) were successfully blocked from reaching Malaysian consumers with the assistance of telco service providers
Fri Sep 22 2023
![Authorities try to contain anger in aftermath of Libya floods Authorities try to contain anger in aftermath of Libya floods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41695185867_Libya.jpg)
Authorities try to contain anger in aftermath of Libya floods
Communications went down, some journalists were pushed out and a UN aid team was blocked from the flood-hit city of Derna.
Wed Sep 20 2023
![Frustration mounts with Morocco earthquake aid yet to reach some survivors; death toll tops 2,900 Frustration mounts with Morocco earthquake aid yet to reach some survivors; death toll tops 2,900](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71694579018_TBMOROCCOQUAKE.jpg)
Frustration mounts with Morocco earthquake aid yet to reach some survivors; death toll tops 2,900
The situation was most desperate for people in remote areas cut off by landslides triggered by the earthquake that blocked access roads.
Wed Sep 13 2023
![I did not instruct MCMC to block anyone on any platform - Fahmi I did not instruct MCMC to block anyone on any platform - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61690801768_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
I did not instruct MCMC to block anyone on any platform - Fahmi
Recently, media reported that UtusanTV news portal has been inaccessible since Monday (Aug 7) after it was allegedly blocked by the MCMC.
Thu Aug 10 2023
![Philippines says China blocked, water-cannoned boat in South China Sea Philippines says China blocked, water-cannoned boat in South China Sea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81691382580_watercannoned.jpg)
Philippines says China blocked, water-cannoned boat in South China Sea
China's coast guard countered that it had implemented necessary controls in accordance with the law to deter Philippine ships.
Mon Aug 07 2023
![Malaysia remains top three phishing targets in Southeast Asia - Kaspersky Malaysia remains top three phishing targets in Southeast Asia - Kaspersky](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51679494824_TBSCAMPHONEx.jpg)
Malaysia remains top three phishing targets in Southeast Asia - Kaspersky
Malaysia is among the top three phishing targets in Southeast Asia with a total of 8.27 mln malicious emails blocked by Kaspersky in 2022.
Tue Jul 18 2023
![Thai alliance reaffirms backing for Pita's second PM bid Thai alliance reaffirms backing for Pita's second PM bid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81684391123_PitaLimjaroenrat.jpg)
Thai alliance reaffirms backing for Pita's second PM bid
After a meeting with the alliance, Pita Limjaroenrat said his re-nomination for prime minister could not be blocked by the Senate.
Tue Jul 18 2023
![Greta Thunberg charged with disobeying police order at climate protest Greta Thunberg charged with disobeying police order at climate protest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51688617863_GretaThunberg.jpg)
Greta Thunberg charged with disobeying police order at climate protest
On the day of the incident, Greta Thunberg wrote in an Instagram post that protesters had blocked the road for oil trucks in Malmo harbour.
Thu Jul 06 2023
![Malaysia scores landmark win against Sulu claimants - PM Malaysia scores landmark win against Sulu claimants - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61680502473_AnwarIbrahimBeiji.jpg)
Malaysia scores landmark win against Sulu claimants - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the decision has blocked any attempt by the claimants to enforce their illegitimate claims against Malaysia.
Tue Jun 27 2023
![Political patronage exists in online gambling - Saifuddin Nasution Political patronage exists in online gambling - Saifuddin Nasution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71675594904_OnlineGambling.jpg)
Political patronage exists in online gambling - Saifuddin Nasution
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said a total of 2,119 gambling websites were blocked from 2021 until last month.
Thu Jun 15 2023
![Hackers promise AI, install malware instead Hackers promise AI, install malware instead](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51676007826_hackergeneric.jpg)
Hackers promise AI, install malware instead
Meta has blocked more than a thousand web addresses that are touted as promising ChatGPT-like tools but are actually traps set by hackers.
Thu May 04 2023
![KPWKM blames internet for child sexual crimes, wants porn websites blocked KPWKM blames internet for child sexual crimes, wants porn websites blocked](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51637831663_kanakporno.jpg)
KPWKM blames internet for child sexual crimes, wants porn websites blocked
Aiman Athirah said the problem of child sexual crimes needs to be given attention and awareness in the community.
Fri Mar 17 2023