![MCMC to hold public consultation on new regulatory framework for social media service providers MCMC to hold public consultation on new regulatory framework for social media service providers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61722506857_Socmed.jpg)
MCMC to hold public consultation on new regulatory framework for social media service providers
Proposed requirements include having robust measures on user data protection, addressing online harm and enhancing content moderation.
Thu Aug 01 2024
![Social media licence not applicable to individual users - Fahmi Social media licence not applicable to individual users - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41722501850_TBFahmi.jpg)
Social media licence not applicable to individual users - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said users do not need to obtain the licence as the licensing requirement only applies to social media service providers.
Thu Aug 01 2024
![[OPINION] The role of accreditation in the registration of medical practitioners [OPINION] The role of accreditation in the registration of medical practitioners](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/41584495132_COVID.jpg)
[OPINION] The role of accreditation in the registration of medical practitioners
The latest amendments to the Medical Act appear to concentrate powers of recognising providers and programmes as well as qualifications in the MMC without statutory oversight as in the case of GMC.
Mon Jul 22 2024
![Not all TikTok content removal based on request of MCMC, Malaysian govt Not all TikTok content removal based on request of MCMC, Malaysian govt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81719917992_TBTeoNieChing.jpg)
Not all TikTok content removal based on request of MCMC, Malaysian govt
Teo Nie Ching said content removal depends on platform providers' evaluation based on reports of user or authority abuse.
Tue Jul 02 2024
Consider This: Digital Health Records — The Vision for Seamless Healthcare
While Malaysia has made efforts to digitalise its public-healthcare system over the last three decades, however recurring barriers have hampered the establishment of a nationwide system. This is according to Khazanah Research Institute’s recent publication: Digital Health Records In Malaysia: The Journey and the Way Forward. How prepared is Malaysia to embrace this digital shift, and what does it mean for healthcare providers and patients alike? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Rachel Gong, Deputy Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, and Ilyana Syafiqa Mukhriz Mudaris, Research Associate at KRI.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![Malaysia PM says no evidence of ship-to-ship transfer of Iranian oil off Malaysia Malaysia PM says no evidence of ship-to-ship transfer of Iranian oil off Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81694999721_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Malaysia PM says no evidence of ship-to-ship transfer of Iranian oil off Malaysia
U.S. has raised concern that Iran was using Malaysian service providers to move its oil.
Tue May 14 2024
![Iran's capacity to move oil reliant on Malaysian providers, US official says Iran's capacity to move oil reliant on Malaysian providers, US official says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715075843_TBIRANOIL.jpg)
Iran's capacity to move oil reliant on Malaysian providers, US official says
The US Treasury is increasing its focus on financing for groups routed through Southeast Asia.
Tue May 07 2024
![TikTok, Meta urged to step up harmful content monitoring TikTok, Meta urged to step up harmful content monitoring](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712645405_TiktokMETA.jpg)
TikTok, Meta urged to step up harmful content monitoring
The platform providers are also urged to effectively address 3R-related content by referring to platform guidelines and Malaysian laws.
Tue Apr 09 2024
![Tawar pelaburan tidak wujud: Lapan individu didenda Tawar pelaburan tidak wujud: Lapan individu didenda](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81673948647_TBGAVEL.jpg)
Tawar pelaburan tidak wujud: Lapan individu didenda
Empat lelaki dan empat wanita masing-masing didenda RM1,500 oleh Mahkamah Majistret selepas mereka mengaku bersalah menawarkan pelaburan tidak wujud, tahun lepas.
Tue Feb 13 2024
![Fahmi takes bus ride from parliament to Putrajaya to assess quality of cellular service Fahmi takes bus ride from parliament to Putrajaya to assess quality of cellular service](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61704794974_TBfahmifadziljp.jpg)
Fahmi takes bus ride from parliament to Putrajaya to assess quality of cellular service
The test aims to assess the network coverage provided by telecommunications service providers in Malaysia.
Tue Jan 09 2024
![Malaysia's ECRL first to have 4G rail communication network in Southeast Asia Malaysia's ECRL first to have 4G rail communication network in Southeast Asia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51701346859_DatukSeriDarwisAb.jpg)
Malaysia's ECRL first to have 4G rail communication network in Southeast Asia
LTE-Railway is based on the same 4G LTE technology used by mobile phone network providers.
Thu Nov 30 2023
![KKD to summon social media platform providers over inappropriate ads KKD to summon social media platform providers over inappropriate ads](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71698839285_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
KKD to summon social media platform providers over inappropriate ads
Fahmi Fadzil said the discussion aimed at getting clarifications concerning inappropriate and offensive advertisements.
Thu Nov 30 2023
![Govt, service providers to resolve bare telco tower issue in Sarawak Govt, service providers to resolve bare telco tower issue in Sarawak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71698839285_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
Govt, service providers to resolve bare telco tower issue in Sarawak
CelcomDigi, Maxis, U Mobile, TM Tech and YTL Communications will share the cost needed by the tower operators to provide 4G service.
Thu Nov 02 2023
Ibrahim Sani’s Notepad: IGEM 2023: Finding eco solutions collaboratively
International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2023, provides an ideal platform for solution providers and green energy businesses to tap into the fast- expanding ASEAN market by showcasing the latest innovations. #NotepadWithIbrahimSani
Mon Oct 02 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