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
Zul Ariffin investigated over posting of steamy scene teaser
Zul Ariffin will be investigated for putting out an Instagram post which infringed the law.
Tue Mar 22 2022
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
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
Sept 7: Management of DJ Patrick Teoh's case for insulting TMJ
The charge was framed under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588), with the offence punishable under subsection 233(1) of the same Act.
Mon Jul 20 2020
Police question activist over Facebook posting
Refuge For The Refugees director, Heidy Quah, gave her statement to the police today over her Facebook posting on alleged mistreatment of refugees at the Immigration detention centres.
Tue Jul 07 2020
Police to summon owner of 'Hannah Yeoh', 'Siti Kasim' Facebook accounts
The police will summon the owners of Facebook accounts 'Hannah Yeoh' and 'Siti Kasim' to assist investigations into postings which were uploaded in the respective accounts, recently.
Wed Jun 17 2020
MCO: MAF denies assaulting member of the public
The allegation, which went viral on social media, was fake news and those disseminating it could be charged under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1988.
Wed Apr 01 2020
Those spreading distorted pictures of national leaders will face legal action
Those who spread distorted pictures of national leaders will face legal action under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Sat Feb 06 2016
NGOs condemn the arrest of media editors, director
NGOs have voiced their grouses over the detainment of five media personnel by police under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act and Section 4 of the Sedition Act
Tue Mar 31 2015
MCMC investigating video ridiculing hudud following complaints
The MCMC is investigating a video clip the contents of which allegedly ridiculed the implementation of hudud laws in Kelantan under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Sun Mar 22 2015