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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
MCMC mulls over AI label for social media content
Your browser does not support the audio element. KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is assessing the need to regulate social media platforms by mandating identification for content generated by artificial intelligence (AI). Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said this in response to a supplementary question from Datuk Mohd Suhaimi Abdullah's (PN-Langkawi) in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday. Suhaimi had inquired about the government's plan to curb AI-generated videos — also known as deepfakes — that feature impersonations of well-known personalities to promote investment schemes. "MCMC is assessing whether there is a need for social media platforms to label content as 'AI-generated' or 'AI-enhanced' for posts created by AI or improved by AI," said Fahmi. "This can be done via the Online Safety Act 2024. We expect the rules to be completed by MCMC and the Online Safety Act to come into force by year end." Earlier this year, the police detected five deepfake videos linked to an investment scam that featured personalities such as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Online Safety Act 2024 was passed in Dewan Rakyat on Dec 11 last year.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
MCMC may require AI-generated content to be labelled
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is assessing the need to regulate social media platforms by mandating identification for content generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said this in response to Datuk Mohd Suhaimi Abdullah's (PN-Langkawi) supplementary question during Minister's Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat today. Suhaimi was seeking the government's plan to curtail AI-generated videos, also known as deepfakes, imitating well-known personalities and promoting investment schemes, which are currently plaguing the internet. "MCMC is assessing whether there is a need for social media platforms to label content as 'AI-generated' or 'AI-enhanced' for posts created by AI or improved by AI. "This can be done via the Online Safety Act 2024. We expect the rules to be completed by MCMC and the Online Safety Act can come into force by the end of the year," Fahmi said in the Dewan Rakyat today. Earlier this year, the police detected five deepfake videos linked to an investment scam, featuring figures like Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Online Safety Act 2024 was passed in Dewan Rakyat on Dec 11 last year.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Implications of toll rate hike and new electricity tariff in Dewan Rakyat
KUALA LUMPUR: The implications for highway users if the Government does not postpone the increase in toll rates in 2025, as announced by the Prime Minister on 23 July will be among the issues focused on at today's Dewan Rakyat sitting. According to the Order Paper published on the Parliament's official website, Datuk Seri Sh Mohmed Puzi Sh Ali (BN-Pekan) will raise the matter during Minister's Question Time, followed by Datuk Mohd Suhaimi Abdullah (PN-Langkawi) who will ask the Communications Minister to state the MCMC investigation procedures for complaints related to statements on social media. Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari (PH-Sungai Petani) will ask the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister to state the objective of the new electricity tariff schedule in achieving the energy transition agenda and long-term sustainability and explain claims that the tariff places a burden on the public. During the Questions for Oral Answers Session, Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man (PN-Kubang Kerian) will ask the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister regarding the current status of the waqf water programme that was launched during the previous administration and whether the ministry plans to officially include the waqf water programme in the National Water Resources Policy or the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Other questions include the welfare of senior citizens by Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail (PH-Bandar Tun Razak) who will ask the Women, Family and Community Development Minister about measures and efforts to introduce more comprehensive laws to protect senior citizens against neglect and abuse by family members. After the session ends, the sitting will continue with the tabling of the several bills for second reading, including the Cross-Border Insolvency Bill 2025, the Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2025 and the Energy Commission (Amendment) Bill 2025. The Second Meeting Of The Fourth Session Of 15th Parliament for the Dewan Rakyat will take place for 24 days till Aug 28. - Bernama
New Straits Times
10-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Durian madness: 1 tonne gone in just 10mins at Langkawi fest
LANGKAWI: It took just 10 minutes for a tonne of kampung durians to be devoured by eager visitors during a durian "happy hour" held as part of the Langkawi Padi Tech and Agriculture Day 2025 today. The durian frenzy took place in the compound of the Langkawi District Agriculture Department office, drawing hundreds of visitors keen to enjoy the king of fruits — completely free of charge. Langkawi Agriculture officer Khozaid Mansor said the durian feast was one of the most anticipated highlights of the annual event. "This year, we prepared one tonne of kampung durian varieties for the public to enjoy. "Alhamdulillah, they were all gone within 10 minutes," he said at a press conference after the event, which was officiated by Langkawi Member of Parliament Datuk Mohd Suhaimi Abdullah. Khozaid said that the initiative was also aimed at giving low-income groups the opportunity to enjoy durians, which have become a luxury item in the current market. "This is one of our efforts to ensure that even those who cannot afford to buy durians still get a chance to enjoy this seasonal fruit," he said. The one-day event featured 16 agriculture- and technology-related activities, including free public workshops on padi disease management, vegetable farming techniques, durian agronomy, and the processing of durian- and chilli-based products. Exhibitions and sales of agricultural produce and seeds were also held, attracting an estimated 500 visitors from across the island.
