BACKLASH was instantaneous when Information, Communications and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim announced on 7 Aug 2009 that the Malaysian government was planning to filter the internet. Apparently modelled after China’s Green Dam software, Rais said the Malaysian filter was intended to weed out online smut, especially where children were concerned. “Those who […]
Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)
MCMC constantly monitoring text messages
KUALA LUMPUR, 4 MARCH 2009: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is constantly monitoring text messages sent by individuals and content providers. Deputy Energy, Water and Communications Minister Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum said those spreading obscene, fraudulent or threatening text messages can have action taken against them under the law. Replying to Raime Unggi […]
