Internet coverage in Malaysia's populated areas estimated to reach 98.6 pct if Jendela Phase One completes this year, says Fahmi

Comms Ministry says new standards to facilitate smoother teaching and learning, including in rural institutions

1,100 such structures to be whitelisted to prevent network disruptions

Comms minister says DNB has provided 82.4 pct 5G coverage

BENGALURU, July 1 — Draft legislation by India's tech hub state of Karnataka that would impose jail terms of up to seven years for spreading "fake news" and other misinformation has stirred concerns among free speech activists that it could lead to censorship.

BANGI, June 16 — Malaysia is set to enforce the Online Safety Act 2024 soon, following its full passage through Parliament and a Royal Assent.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — Telecommunications companies have been instructed to resolve Internet access issues on a monthly, state-by-state basis, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — The Communications Ministry will focus on improving 4G stability in areas with poor internet coverage via the multi-operator core network (MOCN), the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 23 — The Online Safety Campaign is one of the flagship programmes of the Communications Ministry this year, aimed at ensuring safer internet usage for all segments of society, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 22 — The government has no plans to impose age restrictions for online access, as several countries have done, said Communication Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 17 — Malaysia has made significant progress in the implementation of 5G technology, with over 52 per cent of users now having access to the network, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is exploring new technologies, including direct-to-device systems utilising Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology, to improve internet coverage, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — The Dewan Rakyat sitting today will discuss, among other issues, the government’s efforts to improve internet coverage and efforts to promote motorsports among youth.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — Hospitals will be one of seven areas to be prioritised by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) on matters related to resolving connectivity issues.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 25 — The Online Safety Bill is a move to fix the gap, or “lacuna”, in the law as there is no precise definition for bullying crimes, including cyberbullying, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — Internet service providers should offer cheap packages with higher speed to Malaysians in the future, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

SEOUL, Sept 30 — Malaysia will study the use of different spectrums and frequencies used in South Korea to overcome the problem of indoor internet coverage, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 20 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has revealed that some companies were found to have sold the Internet development and upgrade projects they had secured from the government to other parties.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 23 — Google will keep third-party cookies in its Chrome browser, it said yesterday, after years of pledging to phase out the tiny packets of code meant to track users on the internet.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Finance Ministry and the Digital Ministry to postpone and streamline all pending digital-related procurements.