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Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has called on ASEAN media professionals to strengthen regional collaboration and establish shared standards to combat the spread of misinformation and advance regional stability.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has proposed instituting annual retreat sessions with media practitioners at the National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) celebrations, designed to facilitate dialogue between government and the media sector.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has briefed Sultan Nazrin Shah on the government's initiatives to develop communication infrastructure and broaden service reach in Perak, with online safety also featuring prominently in discussions.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has announced government funding for media clubs across Malaysia, providing RM10,000 to each state media club and RM30,000 to the Malaysian Media Clubs Association to support journalist welfare programmes.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil is in Penang for a two-day working visit centred on the HAWANA 2026 grand finale, celebrating media integrity and journalism excellence with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim officiating the main event.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has backed former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan to lead the Malaysian Media Council, citing her strong judicial track record on press freedom and constitutional rights protection.
Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra received Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil at Kota Lama Palace to discuss the ministry's work, focusing on the escalating problem of fake social media accounts spreading false information about Malaysia's royal institutions.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has urged all government officials, including newly appointed J-Kom director-general Mohd Hishyamuddin Ghazali, to avoid offensive language and steer clear of matters touching on race, religion and royalty.
The Communications Ministry will strengthen efforts to combat illegal online gambling during the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the MCMC taking action against websites and apps promoting betting activities.
A ceremony at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel honoured 113 strategic partners contributing to the success of HAWANA 2026, the sixth edition of Malaysia's National Journalists' Day celebration.
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Malaysia's Communications Ministry is developing support measures for media practitioners facing challenges from artificial intelligence and economic pressures, Minister Fahmi Fadzil announced during National Journalists' Day celebrations.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has acknowledged the Regent of Johor's continued commitment to supporting the country's armed forces.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil announced that the government is prepared to negotiate with TikTok regarding monetisation policies for media organisations conducting livestreams on the platform.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has opened applications for the RM5 million Madani content fund from June 1–30, with an additional RM100,000 earmarked to support youth-focused programmes.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has indicated the government is prepared to engage with TikTok to allow Malaysian media organisations to earn income from livestream content. The move follows complaints from editors about platforms not enabling revenue sharing.
Eight media professionals from Sarawak have received financial support through the Tabung Kasih@HAWANA scheme, a government initiative aimed at helping journalists and media workers experiencing difficulties. The programme has now assisted 766 practitioners nationwide since its 2023 launch.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching revealed that 464 pieces of false content tied to the global supply crisis were identified between late March and end of April, with 312 successfully removed from platforms.