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The Star
13-06-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Dr Wee questions probe against MCA youth leader over mobile data criticism
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has questioned the authorities for probing one of the party's youth leaders over the recent controversial private mobile data collection. The MCA president said that Wong Siew Mun, who is Pahang MCA Youth chief, was contacted by police for posting a series of videos criticising the latest move by the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) on social media. 'However, since she's still in the hospital, she will meet police once discharged,' he told reporters at the MCA headquarters on Friday (June 13). Dr Wee said that he was saddened by the action on Wong. 'I said it first, I quoted news reports, and now you are after a little girl?' he said. He added that Wong was not the first individual who commented on the issue, as she was only quoting news reported by the media. 'Are you calling others who spoke over this matter too?' he added. Dr Wee's comments came following the government's order demanding telcos in Malaysia to hand over detailed records of phone calls and Internet logs for the first three months of this year for the government's 'Mobile Phone Data' project. Earlier, he said that the move could undermine users' data privacy and urged for it to be called off. Dr Wee also outlined several proposals to better protect sensitive mobile data. The suggestions included a legal reform on the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) by including government agencies, transparent anonymisation protocols, implementation of consent mechanisms, and making public consultation mandatory.
Malaysiakini
21-04-2025
- Business
- Malaysiakini
12 projects under MCMC nominated as WSIS Prizes 2025's finalists
12 projects under the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) have been listed as finalists for the 2025 World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes. MCMC in a statement said, the WSIS Prizes organised by International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and co-organised by United Nation agencies is a global platform which showcases digital initiatives that contribute to sustainable development. 'Malaysia has marked another significant milestone in its digital development journey. 'The country's recognition by ITU reflects the country's ongoing commitment to advancing digital inclusion and promoting sustainable innovation, in alignment with global aspirations under the WSIS framework,' it said in a statement uploaded on Facebook. MCMC added that the nominated initiatives were chosen amongst hundreds of submissions for finalist selection as well, an achievement the country should rejoice. In conjunction, the commission stated that shortlisted initiatives abide by several WSIS Action Lines (AL) and parallel to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Among them are 'Rural Connectivity Redefined: How Smart600 is Shaping Sarawak's Future', 'MetaHRise: Transforming Onboarding and Talent Development through the Metaverse' and 'Stingray II: Catalysing Digital Transformation in Pulau Ketam (Ketam Island)'. Other projects include 'National Information Dissemination Centre', 'MCMC Cashless Society Programme', 'AgriNXT: Oil Palmer Chapter (OPC)', 'Sihat Xpress Smart Telehealth Kiosk' and 'Connecting Kerling: Strategic Steps Toward Universal Internet Access'. This year, MCMC also announced that Malaysia is the Platinum Strategic Partner at WSIS+20 where it serves as a key contributor to global digital dialogue and positioning Southeast Asia as an emerging digital hub. Following 2 consecutive wins in recent years, MCMC said the nominated projects further strengthen Malaysia's reputation as a regional leader in ICT application for inclusive development. 'With strong support across government ministries and agencies, these projects embody a collective push towards a more digitally connected and empowered society,' said MCMC. Public voting for the WSIS Prizes 2025 is now open, and citizens are encouraged to participate and support local efforts on the world stage by voting for the project that inspires them the most.
