Fahmi Fadzil

The latest news and top stories on Fahmi Fadzil. He served as the Minister of Communications since December 2023, also acting as the government spokesperson. Previously, he held the portfolio of Minister of Communications and Digital. He has been the Member of Parliament for Lembah Pantai since 2018 and held key roles within the People’s Justice Party, including Information Chief and Communications Director. With a background in chemical engineering, he was also a writer, actor and theatre performer. His work focuses on improving digital infrastructure, promoting media freedom and addressing public concerns.

Fahmi Fadzil

Reality check for Anwar’s reform push after Malaysian parliamentary setback

The failure to pass key reforms reflects ‘looser’ discipline in the ruling bloc and complex political negotiations facing Anwar, analysts say.

Malaysia considers royal commission to probe anti-corruption agency allegations

Malaysia’s ‘ridiculous’ push to curb LGBTQ apps tests limits of digital control

Malaysian police arrest student for desecrating Koran in viral social media post

The post, which reportedly shows a photo of a man stepping on the holy book, has sparked public outrage and concerns over religious harmony.

Malaysia to investigate anti-corruption chief as resignation calls mount

MACC chief Azam Baki says he welcomes any ‘transparent, independent’ investigation into his shareholdings.

X marks the bot: Malaysia says Grok ban may be lifted if it is proven to be safe

Though X has deactivated several prompts, more changes need to be made to ensure the site’s safety, Malaysia’s communications minister says.

Malaysia moves to regulate WhatsApp, Facebook and others under online safety law

The decision to deem major platforms licensed regardless of application closes a regulatory gap, but questions remain over enforcement.

Why Southeast Asia’s move to protect children online may fuel state surveillance

Measures to rein in tech companies risk opening the door to tighter state oversight of online platforms, analysts say.

Journalist investigating Malaysia’s football forgery scandal attacked

Three men assaulted Haresh Deol and filmed the beating but stole nothing, fuelling fears that the attack was a planned intimidation tactic.

Backlash grows as Malaysia plans ID checks to ban under-16s from social media

With mandatory ID verification set for 2026, Malaysia debates: should parents or the state decide how children access the internet?

Meta disagrees with Malaysia’s social media licensing framework, proposes talks

Malaysia says its licensing rules are aimed at curbing scams, online gambling and child pornography.

Can new rules save Malaysia’s violence-hit schools from ‘systemic collapse’?

Experts say ‘superficial’ measures like CCTV in schools won’t stem the rot, blame corruption and politics for decades of neglect.

Malaysian MPs targeted by US$100,000 deepfake sex video blackmail

At least 10 lawmakers have received threats, mostly members of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s own party.

Malaysia summons TikTok, Meta over slow response to fake news, immoral content

Malaysia has stepped up scrutiny of social media companies, after reporting a sharp rise in harmful online content on their platforms.

Malaysia orders Zara’s body to be exhumed amid protests over student’s death

The decision comes after Zara Qairina Mahathir’s family said police had failed to look into any signs of foul play in her death.

Malaysia’s judicial crisis deepens with leaked memo from classified meeting

Anwar’s daughter, Nurul Izzah, joins a Malaysian Bar rally calling for investigations into Terrirudin ‘to safeguard judicial independence’.