Anti-fake news act issues raised in Dewan Rakyat
Saifuddin Abdullah said for any offences related to fake news and social media abuse, offenders would face charges under the existing laws.
Mon Nov 16 2020
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
10 Facebook owners in Sarawak nabbed for inapt postings
Most of the offences committed by Facebook owners in Sarawak were posting false news and defamatory statements.
Thu Feb 16 2017
MCMC probes 154 cases of internet abuse from Jan-Sept
All the cases are investigated under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Thu Nov 10 2016
Paedophiles on Telegram: Special committee investigating claims - MCMC
The Special Committee on Eradicating Social Media Abuse, comprising the MCMC, the Attorney-General's Chamber and the police.
Fri Jun 03 2016
MCMC blocks 52 websites since January
The websites blocked include those on gambling, cheating and prostitution, those with pornographic content, those put up in bad taste and fake.
Wed Mar 09 2016
Special team to deal with social media abuse to meet next week
The special team of representatives from the Attorney-General's Chambers and the police, will investigate and offer measures to tackle the problem.
Fri Jan 15 2016