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The Sun
an hour ago
- Business
- The Sun
MCMC to meet TikTok over PK Battle trend concerns
BUKIT MERTAJAM: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will meet TikTok's management to address rising concerns over the PK Battle trend, which has drawn criticism from parents due to reports of children spending large sums on in-app gifts. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the ministry issued an official directive today, expecting TikTok to respond promptly. 'Since TikTok operates here, they must explain and propose solutions,' he said after visiting the Kubang Semang National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI). Fahmi reiterated that children under 13 should not have social media accounts, citing their vulnerability to trends like PK Battle. 'They may not understand the consequences, such as financial risks or cyberbullying,' he added. On May 28, Pertubuhan Damai Revolusi Masyarakat submitted a memorandum to Istana Negara urging a ban on PK Battle, claiming it promotes negative social values. Separately, Fahmi updated on the Malaysian Media Council (MMM), noting that financial processes are being finalised. 'Within six months of formation, the council must appoint office bearers,' he said. The MMM Bill was passed earlier this year and enforced on June 14.
The Sun
an hour ago
- Business
- The Sun
42 Nadi centres now operating in Penang with new additions
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Four new National Information Dissemination Centres (NADI) have commenced operations in the Pematang Pauh parliamentary constituency, increasing Penang's total NADI count to 42. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil confirmed the new centres are located in Penanti (two), Seberang Jaya, and Pematang Pasir. Three began operations in May 2024, while the Kubang Semang centre opened in December 2023. 'This aligns with the one state constituency, one NADI policy directed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim,' Fahmi stated during a press conference after visiting the Kubang Semang NADI. Accompanying him were Communications Ministry secretary-general Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa and Information Department (JaPen) director-general Julina Johan. Fahmi noted that Penang previously had only three NADIs. He emphasised their potential to benefit communities through initiatives like Maxis' eKELAS digital learning and entrepreneurship training. 'These programmes help local products reach broader markets, including Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and online platforms,' he added. Earlier, Fahmi tested telecommunications coverage using the MCMC Nexus app during a bus ride from PICCA@Arena Butterworth Convention Centre to NADI Kubang Semang. He reported satisfactory internet speeds, averaging 90–100 Mbps for downloads and 20–30 Mbps for uploads. However, he instructed MCMC to address connectivity gaps using Nexus data. 'The public can assess internet quality via speed tests. This data will help us hold telcos accountable,' he explained. Fahmi later attended the 'Sembang Santai Komuniti MADANI' programme at the Central Seberang Perai District Hall, joined by former Permatang Pauh MP Nurul Izzah Anwar.
Barnama
an hour ago
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- Barnama
MCMC Seeks TikTok's Clarification On Rising Parental Concerns Over PK Battle Trend
BUKIT MERTAJAM, June 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will meet with TikTok's management to seek clarification following growing parental concerns over the popular PK Battle or Personal Knockout Battle trend among the app's young users. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the ministry is taking the matter seriously, particularly regarding reports of children spending large sums of money on in-app gifts simply to participate in the trend. He said an official directive was issued this morning, and the ministry expects TikTok representatives to respond soon, no later than this week. 'This issue has been reported by the media, and we are taking it seriously. Since TikTok has obtained its operating licence here, they need to come forward to provide an explanation and state what steps can be taken to resolve this problem,' he told a press conference after visiting the Kubang Semang National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI) here today. Also present were Communications Ministry secretary-general Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa and Information Department director-general Julina Johan. Fahmi also stressed that the government is committed to protecting minors from inappropriate content on social media platforms. 'That is why we have consistently said that children under 13 should not have accounts on TikTok, Instagram, or any other social media platform. They are highly impressionable and can easily be drawn into trends like PK Battle without understanding the consequences,' he said. On May 28, a non-governmental organisation, Pertubuhan Damai Revolusi Masyarakat, submitted a memorandum to Istana Negara urging royal intervention to ban the PK Battle feature in Malaysia. The group also called on the government to consider the request, arguing that the trend undermines social values and promotes cyberbullying and humiliation. On another development, Fahmi said that efforts to establish the Malaysian Media Council (MMM) are ongoing, though certain financial processes may take time.
Barnama
2 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
42 Nadi Centres Operating In Penang Now
BUKIT MERTAJAM, June 30 (Bernama) -- Four new National Information Dissemination Centre (NADIs) have started operating in the Pematang Pauh Parliamentary Constituency, bringing the total number of NADIs in Penang to 42. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said two of the NADIs are located in Penanti and one each in Seberang Jaya and Pematang Pasir. "Three of these NADIs have started operating since May 2024 while the NADI in Kubang Semang was opened in December 2024. This is part of the implementation of the one state constituency one NADI policy as directed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim," he said in a press conference after visiting the Kubang Semang NADI here today. Also present were Communications Ministry secretary-general Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa and Information Department (JaPen) director-general Julina Johan. Fahmi said that previously there were only three NADIs throughout Penang and he believed that the initiative could provide great benefits to local residents, especially through programmes such as eKELAS by Maxis and entrepreneurship training. He said through this entrepreneurial programme, local products can be identified and brought to a wider market including Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, as well as through online sales platforms. Earlier, Fahmi joined the monitoring test of telecommunications coverage quality using the MCMC Nexus application by taking a bus from PICCA@Arena Butterworth Convention Centre to NADI Kubang Semang here. Commenting on the level of internet access, he said the average speed on the route was satisfactory and currently reached around 90 to over 100 Mbps for downloads, while uploads were between 20 to 30 Mbps. However, he said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) had been instructed to use data from Nexus application to identify areas that still have constraints in terms of access or coverage.
New Straits Times
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
Government summons TikTok over 'PK Battle' trend affecting young people
PERMATANG PAUH: The government has issued an order today for TikTok officials to explain the latest trend known as "Player Knockout Battle" or "PK Battle", to the point that some young people are missing school and using their money to buy digital gifts. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the meeting is expected to be held this week. "We view this matter very seriously. I have spoken to Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) executive chairman Tan Sri Mohamad Salim Fateh Din on the matter. "We have summoned TikTok to explain what measures are being taken since there are concerns raised by parents," he told newsmen here today. It was reported that young people were becoming increasingly fixated on the TikTok trend PK Battle — a live competition between two social media users who compete to earn digital gifts from viewers. Losers are often subjected to various punishments, such as having flour thrown on their faces, being drenched with water, or being made to run outside late at night. . Fahmi said this was one of the reasons why the government curbed TikTok accounts for children under age 13. "They will follow the trend without understanding the consequences," he added. Fahmi was met after visiting the National Information Dissemination Centre Kubang Semang. Earlier, Fahmi met with Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow to discuss Penang's location for the Malaysia Day celebration this year. "Penang is ready to co-host the event this year. The Cabinet decided in April this year that the celebration also be held in the peninsula aside from Sabah and Sarawak. We held it in Melaka previously," he said.
