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The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has identified and requested removal of more than 127,000 pieces of scam content from social media platforms this year, with Facebook and TikTok being the primary sources of fraudulent material.
Malaysia has removed nearly 100,000 scam-related content items from social media platforms in the first seven months of this year, surpassing the entire 2025 total, according to Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.
Malaysia's Dewan Negara has approved the Communications and Multimedia Commission (Amendment) Bill 2026, introducing safeguards to prevent political interference and strengthen the regulator's digital enforcement capabilities.
Malaysia's Communications and Multimedia Commission has successfully removed 1,550 pieces of offensive content involving children since early 2022, backed by new legislation and school-based safety campaigns.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will investigate the alleged leak of influencer Khairul Aming's phone bill following directions from Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil.
Malaysia's communications regulator has launched a dedicated centre to monitor telecommunications and multimedia services during the Negeri Sembilan state election, enabling public complaints on coverage, quality, and sensitive online content.
The MCMC has recorded a statement from an individual as part of an ongoing investigation into online content raising 3R issues concerning the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, working jointly with police.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry has removed 457,562 pieces of online gambling content and blocked 1,778 gambling websites between January and May 2025, achieving a 98% success rate on takedown requests through coordinated efforts with the MCMC and enforcement agencies.
Malaysia's parliament has passed the MCMC Amendment Bill 2026, raising procurement authority limits and establishing clearer governance standards for the communications regulator, though opposition lawmakers raised concerns about political independence.
Malaysia's communications regulator is deploying high-capacity fibre optic infrastructure and backup systems to resolve a frustrating technical problem where users have strong mobile signals but cannot access internet services.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will convene the International Regulatory Conference 2026 on July 21–22 at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, bringing together global regulators and industry experts to discuss digital innovation, data privacy, and content governance.
The Election Commission has instructed voters to report problematic online campaign materials directly to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission during the Johor state election, as digital content falls outside EC jurisdiction.
A new telecommunications tower will be constructed in Kampung Seberang Gajah, Tangkak, to resolve chronic internet connectivity problems. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching confirmed that existing infrastructure cannot adequately serve the area.