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Mobile phone data less info than what Google, Facebook collect: MCMC

Commissioner says government uses anonymised data for economic and statistical planning, unlike tech giants that gather far more detailed user information

Proposed PDPA amendments: Gobind unveils RM1 mil fine, extended jail terms

Minister tables amendment bill for first reading, which includes provisions for data portability rights, appointment of data protection officers by organisations handling personal data

Omnibus Act: personal data protection aspect will be looked into, says Gobind

Digital Ministry will check provisions related to this as it acknowledges need to prevent information from being abused

No justification: Abang Jo questions Padu’s excessive personal data gathering

The Central Database Hub should not gather excessive information unrelated to the financial status of the people, says Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.

Padu data won’t be used to campaign for next general election, assures Fahmi

The government has assured that it will not misuse people's personal data obtained through the Central Database Hub (Padu) system for campaigning purposes in the next general election.

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Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

No, Malays could not fly: Scholars call out pseudohistory

UPSI and DBP academics urge discipline in handling history after Prof Solehah’s claims of Malays teaching China ‘flying kung fu’

Axelsen confirms split from wife, just over a week after World Championships withdrawal

The Dane revealed the news on social media on Tuesday evening, saying the decision to part ways was made on amicable terms