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16th Conference of Asean Ministers Responsible for Information

16th AMRI conference: fake news and disinformation guideline endorsed

According to a joint media statement released at the end of 16th AMRI, it said the guidelines initiated by Indonesia sought to provide a framework on how governments can respond to false or misleading information that is being disseminated in the media or on social media platforms. 

Asean 2025: Communications Ministry to prepare as chair through AMRI Conference

It includes efforts by agencies under the ministry, including Institute of Broadcasting and Information Tun Abdul Razak, Bernama and the Information Department.

Scams: almost 2 bil suspicious calls, 581 mil SMS blocked, says Fahmi

Almost two billion suspicious calls and 581 million suspicious SMS were successfully blocked from reaching Malaysian consumers with the assistance of telco service providers to tackle the issue of online scams.

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National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

Education Ministry scraps teacher training system to lighten workload

Minister Fadhlina Sidek vows to help teachers focus on what matters most – teaching – as new curriculum changes approach

What the pork!? – Rocky Bru

Rocky Bru reflects on a surprise in-flight warning about Malaysia’s pork import ban, tracing its public health roots and the politics of pig farming through a seasoned traveller’s lens