Video clips critical of govt still blocked, accounts deleted
There has been an uptick in restrictions of TikTok clips critical of government policies under Anwar Ibrahim's administration.
MCMC threatens action against MalaysiaNow, demands removal of news reports on Dewan Rakyat chaos
It says the headlines were 'disrespectful' while criticising the news reports as not reflective of 'the true context'.
Ministry examining need to license social media platforms, says Fahmi
The communications and digital minister says licensing and registration measures must be considered to ensure the sustainability of the national media industry ecosystem.
After Mais clearance over mosque speech, Fahmi sues blogger, 2 others
The communications and digital minister says the trio refused to fulfil his demand for an apology.
Fahmi vows no 'iron-fisted' treatment of media after criticism of clampdown
The communications and digital minister however insists that the government will not compromise on defamatory and inaccurate reports.
Global media watchdog slams Malaysia's press clampdown
Reporters Without Borders urges Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil to put an end to such acts of censorship.
Mais stays mum after Fahmi cleared of campaigning at mosque
The Selangor Islamic Religious Council does not respond when asked whether politicians would be allowed to speak at mosques in Selangor as long as they are not campaigning.
Media practitioners to enjoy one-month handphone bill rebate
The incentive is expected to involve about 10,000 media practitioners throughout the country.
Selangor Islamic authority clears Fahmi of campaigning in mosque
The Selangor Islamic Religious Council chairman says the communications and digital minister was only answering questions about the controversial performance by British band The 1975.
Foolish to censor opposition leaders, communications expert says after TV AlHjirah kerfuffle
Zaharom Nain also says it is foolish to censor 'trivial matters'.
Fahmi gives 'time constraint' as reason for keeping out TV channel from Merdeka Day parade
The communications and digital minister, however, says the situation was not unique to Awesome TV, as several other companies were also eliminated from the parade.
Lawyers school Fahmi on media freedom
Lawyers for Liberty says the constitutional restrictions to freedom of speech do not encompass inaccurate statements.
