![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
![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
![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
![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
![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
![Cheaper internet prices: MCMC in final stage of negotiations with service providers Cheaper internet prices: MCMC in final stage of negotiations with service providers](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)
Cheaper internet prices: MCMC in final stage of negotiations with service providers
Fahmi Fadzil said the reduction in internet prices also aims to decrease the inflation rate in the country's telecommunications sector.
Thu Sep 21 2023
![Fahmi will meet social media providers to discuss fake news issue Fahmi will meet social media providers to discuss fake news issue](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670233298_TBfahmi.jpg)
Fahmi will meet social media providers to discuss fake news issue
Fahmi Fadzil will meet with social media service providers to discuss issues related to the spread of fake news and aggressive content.
Mon Dec 05 2022
![Ensure good internet coverage during GE15 - Annuar Ensure good internet coverage during GE15 - Annuar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51665643861_TBANNUARMUSAINTERNET.jpg)
Ensure good internet coverage during GE15 - Annuar
Telecommunications service providers have been reminded to provide full cooperation during the 15th general election (GE15), Tan Sri Annuar Musa said.
Thu Oct 13 2022
![MOH receives 103 complaints about aesthetic service providers between January and August this year - Khairy MOH receives 103 complaints about aesthetic service providers between January and August this year - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61664009237_TBkhairyjamaludin.jpg)
MOH receives 103 complaints about aesthetic service providers between January and August this year - Khairy
The MOH received 103 complaints about facilities that provide aesthetic services between January and August this year, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said.
Sat Sep 24 2022
![Special vocational licence for p-hailing not the same as GDL - Wee Special vocational licence for p-hailing not the same as GDL - Wee](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41660133239_PenghantarMakanan.jpg)
Special vocational licence for p-hailing not the same as GDL - Wee
The proposed Special Vocational Licence for p-hailing service providers is not the same as the Goods Delivering Licence (GDL), said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
Wed Aug 10 2022
![Internet providers to face action for poor quality service - MCMC Internet providers to face action for poor quality service - MCMC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41655651358_ZulkarnainMohdYasi.jpg)
Internet providers to face action for poor quality service - MCMC
The MCMC will take regulatory action against internet service providers should they fail to provide quality internet services.
Sun Jun 19 2022
![E-hailing service providers to explain alleged fare hikes E-hailing service providers to explain alleged fare hikes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41653233022_ehailing.jpg)
E-hailing service providers to explain alleged fare hikes
The MOT is looking into e-hailing services and holding discussions following complaints that the increasingly expensive fares are becoming a burden to consumers.
Sun May 22 2022
![Act 731 to be fine-tuned to monitor illegal remittance activities Act 731 to be fine-tuned to monitor illegal remittance activities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51639550915_yamanihafez.jpg)
Act 731 to be fine-tuned to monitor illegal remittance activities
The move ensures more efficient and punitive action against remittance activities by illegal or registered remittance service providers.
Wed Mar 09 2022
![15 electric scooters impounded in 'Ops Scooter' in Kota Bharu 15 electric scooters impounded in 'Ops Scooter' in Kota Bharu](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)
15 electric scooters impounded in 'Ops Scooter' in Kota Bharu
During the operation, the MPKB-BRI issued three compounds to electric scooter service providers for running the business without a licence.
Fri Oct 08 2021