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New Straits Times
03-06-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Social media platforms urged to join CMCF to ensure ethical content
PETALING JAYA: All social media platforms should join the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (CMCF) to ensure more ethical content, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. The minister, when making the call, said CMCF was industry-led and it was in their interest to develop best practices for the industry. Fahmi said currently, only TikTok was a member of the CMCF, while Facebook, Instagram and X were not despite many invitations. "They have given many excuses, and as Mediha Mahmood (CMCF chief executive officer) mentioned, Facebook said they would be licensed. TikTok, on the other hand, took an early step even before the licensing regime and voluntarily became a member of the CMCF. "I wholeheartedly applaud TikTok's approach. But Facebook, Instagram and X are far from satisfactory. "I will communicate with them. The CMCF is not government-led; it is industry-led. It is actually in their own interest to help develop certain best practices and codes of conduct," he said to reporters at the Suicide Content Guidelines launch today. Fahmi expressed hope that the Suicide Content Guidelines could be digested and practised by all parties in a media organisation. "If we want to bring about structural change, the whole organisation needs to understand the importance of respecting certain principles. "Following this, I asked the CMCF to undertake a few things. Firstly, to conduct workshops with as many media organisations in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak, so that all parties understand the core elements of the guidelines that have been launched. "Secondly, we need to involve not just mainstream media, but also social media platforms. These platforms, such as TikTok, Facebook and others, must understand that anything which leads to what may not necessarily be categorised as a news report but is still displayed or featured on their platforms must be addressed accordingly. "We cannot have the social media platforms washing their hands of content that could also create online harm, particularly content related to suicide," he said. Fahmi, who just came back from the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Ministerial Meeting (APT-MM) 2025, said that all countries were facing issues with social media platforms. He said the platforms seem to think that they are above the law. "Many of these social media platforms seem to think they are above the laws of countries in the Southeast Asian region, or even the Asia-Pacific. So, this is not merely a legal issue. It is also about the attitude of these platforms. "One could say they are profit-driven. When it comes to making money, they move very fast. But when it comes to complying with the laws, they are extremely slow," he said. He added that he had spoken to his counterparts both in the Asia-Pacific region and Southeast Asia, who were facing the same predicament. "What we have managed to achieve is the Kuala Lumpur Declaration, which was agreed upon during the Asean Ministers Responsible for Information meeting in Brunei in early May. This Kuala Lumpur Declaration will be adopted during the 47th Asean Summit this coming October. "This declaration is essentially a statement of intent by Asean countries to face these social media companies as a united front, or at least with a common goal. "Economically, we do hope these platforms can contribute to the digital economy. But when it comes to social security and national security, for Asean countries, these platforms must comply with the laws of our respective nations in the Southeast Asian region and Asia-Pacific as a whole," he said. Meanwhile, Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (CMCF) chairman Rafiq Razali, in his speech during the launching ceremony, said the guidelines aim to create a framework that protects the vulnerable, empowers the informed, and supports a healthier and more compassionate national discourse. "We are not alone in this mission. We are part of a broader movement — one that sees ethical storytelling as a tool for advocacy, awareness, and, ultimately, prevention and preservation. "In an era when headlines compete for attention and social media posts go viral in seconds, it is essential that our content practices are guided by intention and empathy. "The way we talk about suicide matters, and it's crucial that we do so with care and intention," he said.
The Sun
31-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Fahmi urges Malaysian students in Japan to embrace disciplined work culture
TOKYO: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has encouraged Malaysian students in Japan to adopt the country's disciplined and efficient work culture upon returning home, to contribute to national development. He also urged them to explore work opportunities in Japan to gain valuable experience that could benefit Malaysia in the long run. 'Insya-Allah, Malaysia is in a good position now, economically and in its role as ASEAN Chair. 'I hope you'll take full advantage of your time here to seek out work experience, and then return to help build the nation,' he said during a dinner and engagement session with members of the Malaysian diaspora and student community here tonight. Fahmi is in Tokyo to attend the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Ministerial Meeting (APT-MM) 2025, held from May 30 to 31. The meeting aims to boost regional cooperation in telecommunications and information technology. Also present at the gathering were Deputy Head of Mission at the Malaysian Embassy in Tokyo Anwar Udzir and embassy staff. The session was attended by 38 participants, including 11 members of the Malaysian diaspora and 27 students from various universities in and around Tokyo.
The Sun
31-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Fahmi urges M'sians in Japan to embrace disciplined work culture
TOKYO: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has encouraged Malaysian students in Japan to adopt the country's disciplined and efficient work culture upon returning home, to contribute to national development. He also urged them to explore work opportunities in Japan to gain valuable experience that could benefit Malaysia in the long run. 'Insya-Allah, Malaysia is in a good position now, economically and in its role as ASEAN Chair. 'I hope you'll take full advantage of your time here to seek out work experience, and then return to help build the nation,' he said during a dinner and engagement session with members of the Malaysian diaspora and student community here tonight. Fahmi is in Tokyo to attend the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Ministerial Meeting (APT-MM) 2025, held from May 30 to 31. The meeting aims to boost regional cooperation in telecommunications and information technology. Also present at the gathering were Deputy Head of Mission at the Malaysian Embassy in Tokyo Anwar Udzir and embassy staff. The session was attended by 38 participants, including 11 members of the Malaysian diaspora and 27 students from various universities in and around Tokyo.
New Straits Times
31-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Fahmi: Malaysian students in Japan must embrace disciplined work culture
TOKYO: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has encouraged Malaysian students in Japan to adopt the country's disciplined and efficient work culture upon returning home, to contribute to national development. He also urged them to explore work opportunities in Japan to gain valuable experience that could benefit Malaysia in the long run. "InsyaAllah, Malaysia is in a good position now, economically and in its role as Asean chair. "I hope you'll take full advantage of your time here to seek out work experience, and then return to help build the nation," he said during a dinner and engagement session with members of the Malaysian diaspora and student community here tonight. Fahmi is in Tokyo to attend the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Ministerial Meeting (APT-MM) 2025, held yesterday and today. The meeting aims to boost regional cooperation in telecommunications and information technology. Also present at the gathering were Malaysian embassy in Tokyo deputy head of mission Anwar Udzir and embassy staff. The session was attended by 38 participants — 11 members of the Malaysian diaspora and 27 students from various universities in and around Tokyo.
Barnama
31-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Fahmi Urges Malaysian Students In Japan To Embrace Disciplined Work Culture
GENERAL By Anas Abu Hassan TOKYO, May 31 (Bernama) -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has encouraged Malaysian students in Japan to adopt the country's disciplined and efficient work culture upon returning home, to contribute to national development. He also urged them to explore work opportunities in Japan to gain valuable experience that could benefit Malaysia in the long run. 'Insya-Allah, Malaysia is in a good position now, economically and in its role as ASEAN Chair. 'I hope you'll take full advantage of your time here to seek out work experience, and then return to help build the nation,' he said during a dinner and engagement session with members of the Malaysian diaspora and student community here tonight. Fahmi is in Tokyo to attend the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Ministerial Meeting (APT-MM) 2025, held from May 30 to 31. The meeting aims to boost regional cooperation in telecommunications and information technology. Also present at the gathering were Deputy Head of Mission at the Malaysian Embassy in Tokyo Anwar Udzir and embassy staff. The session was attended by 38 participants, including 11 members of the Malaysian diaspora and 27 students from various universities in and around Tokyo. -- BERNAMA
