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Authorities in Klang have apprehended a freelance podcast presenter and a businessperson in connection with an audio episode that allegedly broached matters deemed sensitive to religious communities.
Police have apprehended two men as part of a sedition investigation centring on a podcast that allegedly contained discussions of a sensitive religious nature, raising questions about the boundaries of free speech in Malaysia.
Malaysia's Communications Minister has directed the MCMC to undertake a comprehensive review of the radio industry, focusing on local content, licensing models, and sector sustainability amid rapid digital transformation.
UN Under-Secretary-General Melissa Fleming urged young people to champion information integrity online while calling on governments and tech platforms to regulate content and curb misinformation in Malaysia.
Sony's decision to halt physical disc production for new PlayStation games by January 2028 has triggered a massive petition with over 258,000 signatures, with critics arguing the shift threatens consumer choice, ownership rights, and entire industries dependent on physical media.
Malaysia's Election Commission has directed voters to report violations of campaign rules on digital platforms directly to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, as polling day approaches in Johor.