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MCMC Identifies Accounts Linked To Resurfaced Viral Video Insulting Malay Rulers

Authorities are investigating social media accounts associated with a 2018 performance video that allegedly disparages the nation’s royal institutions and the Rukun Negara.

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MCMC and Police Investigate Viral 2018 Video Mocking Rukun Negara

Authorities are tracking individuals linked to the resurgence of a six-year-old clip that allegedly insults Malaysia’s national principles.

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MCMC Intensifies Social Media Surveillance Ahead Of Melaka State Election

The national communications regulator is stepping up its monitoring of digital content as political campaigning begins in Melaka.

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MCMC Launches Investigation Into Anthropic’s Alleged Election-Manipulation Claims

The national communications regulator is reviewing reports of AI-driven electoral interference while distancing itself from the alleged operations.

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MCMC Addresses Concerns Over Claude AI Allegedly Targeting Malaysian Voters

The communications regulator is investigating claims of political influence by Anthropic’s AI, though it clarifies the matter falls outside its direct oversight.

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iQIYI Pulls ‘Madu Atau Racun’ Following Government Objections Over Content Standards

The streaming platform has removed the drama series for re-editing after officials flagged concerns regarding its alignment with religious and cultural values.

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MCMC Eyes Nationwide Expansion of Filtered Internet Access to Private Campuses

Following a successful pilot at Selangor mosques, authorities are exploring a broader rollout of restricted internet connectivity to private educational institutions.

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Selangor and MCMC Partner to Deploy Filtered Public Internet Access

The state government and federal regulator are extending filtered web access to public and private institutions to enhance digital safety.

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Scammers pivot to RCS and iMessage as SMS hyperlink restrictions tighten

Cybercriminals are bypassing tighter SMS security measures by shifting phishing tactics to encrypted and advanced messaging platforms.

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ITMAX System Secures RM134 Million Kota Kinabalu Smart City Contract

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has appointed ITMAX System to lead infrastructure and digital connectivity efforts for the Kota Kinabalu Smart City project.

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Malaysia To Pilot Starlink Direct-to-Cell Satellite Connectivity

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has confirmed plans for a trial of Starlink’s satellite-to-phone technology in Malaysia.