MCMC
Al-Ishsal Ishak’s term as MCMC chairman ended abruptly, Fadhullah Suhaimi appointed as new chairman
The Malaysian Ministry of Communications and Multimedia has announced a new chairman, who replaces Al-Ishsal Ishak, whose 2-year tenure has been ended 4-months early.
B40s, those with disabilities have until 31 May to register for myFreeview TV decoders
The Malaysian government has been providing free digital TV decoders to the B40 and people with disabilities groups, though the deadline for application draws near.
C&M industry performance report finds that Malaysia is on track towards “Connect 2030”
Highlights of the annual report, that will be made available in June by the MCMC, finds that Malaysia has achieved a commendable achievement in the Communications & Multimedia industry for 2019.
5G deployments marginally affected by lockdowns: GSMA
The GSM Association (GSMA) does not believe the ongoing global Covid-19 pandemic will adversely affect worldwide 5G rollouts but concedes that near- to mid-term deployment schedules may be delayed, and demand from consumers may be weakened.
Internet service installation and maintenance now permitted in green zones
Customers in yellow, red zones advised to get wireless broadband services
Service staff, customers must have face masks & practise social distancing
Minimal impact to broadband, Internet infrastructure during MCO: MCMC Chairman
Businesses and consumers in Malaysia need not worry about the performance of the country’s broadband infrastructure despite the increase in traffic the nation has experienced during the four weeks it has been on partial lockdown, said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
Bread & Kaya 26: 2019 Malaysian Cyberlaw Cases, Part 2
2014 fatwa directing MCMC to block certain sites, deemed not contravening law
Movement Control Order to generate more cyber & IT related disputes in the Court
Legality of online contracts
MCMC hails no-one-left-behind economic stimulus package
Govt committed to ensure no one from B40 & M40 group left behind
NFCP to improve Malaysia’s digital connectivity, especially in rural areas
Extra 300k MyFreeview decoders for B40 households and those with disabilities
Targeted group to enjoy subscription free monthly Digital TV services
Decoders intended to reach more, affording access to quality content
Dzof Azmi: My Fave 5 of 2019
A handful of Malaysian flavours that tantalise, promise and hopefully deliver.
