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Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has emphasised the need to expand online fraud awareness campaigns into rural communities, warning that scammers now target remote villages as internet penetration grows.
Malaysia will host M360 ASEAN 2026 in September, marking the first time the GSMA event takes place in the region. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil says this elevates the country's standing in telecoms and artificial intelligence.
Malaysia's communications regulator has resolved 941 of 987 internet coverage complaints in Sabah within five months. The MCMC continues monitoring network performance while 5G providers work towards the government's 2030 coverage target of 98% in populated and rural areas.
Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Department is investigating an unauthorised disclosure of a content creator's billing details by a telecommunications company, with potential enforcement action if violations of the Personal Data Protection Act are confirmed.
Taiwan is conducting its first simulation of mobile internet disruption across central and northern regions in August, throttling data speeds to prepare the public for potential conflict or natural disasters while maintaining voice and text services.
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.
A Milan court has dismissed Telecom Italia's emergency appeal challenging tariffs imposed by KKR-backed FiberCop for access to Italy's fixed-line network, validating the infrastructure owner's regulatory position.
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.
Malaysia's parliament has approved amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act, introducing national security measures into the Universal Service Provision initiative to modernise the country's digital framework amid rapid technological change.
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.
Australian rail services resumed Thursday after a Telstra network outage disrupted mobile and data communications nationwide. The incident has renewed concerns about infrastructure resilience in the region.
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.