Scammers Pivot to RCS and iMessage as SMS Safeguards Take Effect, MCMC Warns
Cybercriminals are exploiting RCS, iMessage and messaging apps to spread phishing links following Malaysia's SMS hyperlink ban, the MCMC warned at a national scam forum.
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Malaysia Set to Strengthen Tech Leadership as Host of M360 ASEAN 2026
Malaysia will host the inaugural M360 ASEAN 2026 conference in September, bringing together regional tech leaders and government officials to discuss digital growth, AI adoption, and connectivity expansion across Southeast Asia.
MCMC Resolves Majority of Internet Complaints in Sabah, Targets 98% 5G Coverage by 2030
Malaysia's communications regulator has resolved the vast majority of internet coverage grievances in Sabah during the first five months of the year, while 5G deployment progresses steadily toward ambitious nationwide targets.
JPDP Launches Investigation Into Maxis Customer Data Breach Involving Influencer Khairul Aming
Malaysia's data protection authority is investigating an unauthorised disclosure of a Maxis customer's billing information on social media. The incident has prompted warnings from government officials about data security compliance.
Malaysia's data watchdog investigates unauthorised disclosure of content creator's telecom account details
Malaysia's data protection authority is investigating a telecom operator after a content creator's account details were unlawfully disclosed online. Enforcement action may follow if violations of the Personal Data Protection Act are confirmed.
Authorities to investigate phone bill leak involving influencer Khairul Aming
Malaysia's communications regulator has been tasked with investigating how influencer Khairul Aming's phone bill was allegedly leaked. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil confirmed authorities would examine the incident thoroughly.
Khairul Aming Expresses Concern After Personal Phone Bill Details Surface Online
Prominent Malaysian influencer and entrepreneur Khairul Aming has voiced alarm after his personal phone billing information appeared online without authorization, shared by someone unknown to him.
MCMC Deploys Monitoring Centre for Negeri Sembilan Election Telecommunications Oversight
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has activated a Network Monitoring Centre to oversee telecommunications and multimedia services during the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election on August 1.
Dewan Rakyat Approves Communications and Multimedia Act Amendments to Bolster Digital Security
Malaysia's parliament has endorsed amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act, introducing national security measures into the Universal Service Provision initiative without additional user costs.
MCMC Tackles Paradox of Strong Signal With No Data Access Through Fibre Network Upgrade
Malaysia's communications regulator is upgrading optical fibre infrastructure and implementing redundancy measures to resolve a persistent problem where users see full signal bars but cannot access the internet.
Malaysia Amends Communications Law to Integrate National Security Into Universal Service Framework
Malaysia's Communications Minister tabled the Communications and Multimedia Amendment Bill 2026 in parliament, proposing to embed national security considerations into the universal service framework governing telecommunications and digital services.