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Malaysian communications regulator warns that scammers are exploiting RCS and iMessage to distribute phishing links after SMS restrictions took effect, prompting plans to engage platform providers on similar controls.
Malaysia has been chosen to host the inaugural M360 ASEAN 2026 conference in September, a landmark event organised by the GSM Association that will convene regional tech industry leaders, investors and government officials to chart the digital future of Southeast Asia.
Malaysian police have dismantled a major theft syndicate known as 'Geng Lakino Garuda', arresting nine suspects implicated in 21 cases of solar infrastructure and telecommunications equipment theft totalling over RM900,000 in losses.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry reported resolving 941 of 987 internet coverage complaints in Sabah through January-May 2024, with 5G coverage reaching nearly 69% in populated areas under Digital Nasional Berhad and 64% through U Mobile.
Malaysia's data protection regulator has opened an investigation into the unauthorised disclosure of a Maxis customer's account and billing information shared on social media, with the telecommunications company confirming a security breach and identifying the responsible party.
Malaysia's data protection watchdog is investigating an alleged leak of billing details belonging to content creator Khairul Aming by telecommunications provider Maxis, with enforcement action possible if violations are confirmed.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has instructed the MCMC to launch a formal investigation into the alleged unauthorized release of social media personality Khairul Aming's phone bill, raising concerns about privacy safeguards.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has activated a Network Monitoring Centre to oversee telecommunications and multimedia complaints during the Negeri Sembilan state election, with polling scheduled for August 1.
Malaysia's communications regulator is deploying high-capacity fibre optic upgrades and backup systems to tackle a persistent connectivity issue where users see strong phone signals but cannot access internet services.
Malaysian lawmakers will examine persistent internet service failures and the ramifications of Middle Eastern instability on fuel subsidy budgets during today's parliamentary session, as critical communications legislation progresses.