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Putrajaya doesn’t ‘order’ social media platforms to remove content, says Fahmi

Social media content that goes against community guidelines is removed only by the platform operator, and not on the orders of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said.

Silenced voices: Meta’s content policies spark outcry for suppressing Palestine advocacy

Facebook and Instagram’s parent company, Meta, has come under fire for its content moderation policies that increasingly silence voices in support of Palestine since the war started on October 7.

MCMC not internet cops: content removal based on police requests, Teo says

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will take down or block any obscene content based on the request of the police after receiving reports and complaints from users. 

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1MDB trial: Aug 20 fixed for CoA hearing on Najib’s bid to recuse judge Sequerah

The Court of Appeal has fixed August 20 to hear Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s appeal to recuse judge Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah from presiding over the ongoing RM2.27-billion 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) corruption trial

Cops arrest three mule account holders, duped victims of RM300,000

Victims report on suspects after making transactions online to different bank accounts

Unity govt ‘colour blind’ when supporting opposition states during disasters: Zahid

The unity government has never marginalised any opposition-ruled states in the provision of humanitarian aid during disasters, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.