Communications and Multimedia Act

Eight grilled over offensive content targeting Agong, Conference of Rulers

MCMC warns against misuse of online platforms as investigations continue across multiple states

MPs welcome CMA amendments amid caution on ‘vague, ambiguous’ terms

Most lawmakers hail bill as having struck a balance between allowing free speech and increasing protections against online crimes

[UPDATED] CMA amendments passed 59 to 40, to allow defence of free speech in court

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil notes new provisions and definitions that allow alleged offences to be debated, whereas existing law offers no room

The right to poke fun: CMA amendments protect satire, parody 

Bangi MP Syahredzan Johan, who previously defended satirist and artist Fahmi Reza, welcomes clarifications in proposed changes to Communications and Multimedia Act

[UPDATED] Jail time for posting offensive content on minors under proposed amendments to CMA

A new sub-section stipulates maximum RM500,000 fine and imprisonment of up to five years if content involves children under 18
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Tighten measures to combat online harm and cybercrimes – Derek Fernandez

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