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The Star
a day ago
- Business
- The Star
Malaysia shares 5G direction, gives focus on online security at Tokyo event, says Fahmi
TOKYO: Malaysia has shared its experience and direction in implementing dual 5G networks with countries in the Asia Pacific region through its participation in the Asia Pacific Telecommunity Ministerial Meeting (APT-MM) 2025, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who is leading the country's delegation to APT-MM for the first time from May 30 to 31, said that at the same time, focus was also given to efforts to address online security issues that are a challenge for many countries, as well as the National Digital Network (Jendela) infrastructure programme. "(This) meeting can certainly provide an opportunity for us to bring and show other countries what we have achieved through the programmes and ideas we have. "Our experience in implementing the 5G network first as a single network, then as a dual network and our experience implementing large projects such as Jendela as well as the project point of presence," he told Bernama, here. Fahmi also stressed that there is a need for regulatory bodies from APT member countries to emphasise aspects of online supervision and security, including online gambling and cyber fraud issues in the region. "One of the ideas I put forward is the need for senior officers to meet every year, and it is appropriate to hold a workshop for countries in the Asia Pacific region to state the problems faced and how these issues are resolved. "Perhaps we can share our experiences, lessons, solutions that have been implemented, which can be adopted by other countries," he explained. Also held in conjunction with this meeting were a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Asia Pacific countries, as well as international organisations responsible for the telecommunications industry. During this APT-MM 2025, Fahmi held bilateral meetings with delegations from host Japan, Indonesia, Fiji, China, Iran, Australia, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the GSM Association (GSMA). According to Fahmi, there is a need for agencies such as the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to closely examine the legal aspects and implementation of efforts to regulate online safety, as is done by Australia. "We have conveyed to Australia, and we hope that a team from Malaysia will be able to go there or hold online discussions so that we can examine and evaluate. "Besides the steps they have taken, there are things that we can learn to consider, to see if they are suitable to be implemented in Malaysia," he said. Meanwhile, Malaysia also expressed its intention to continue its membership as a council member in the ITU for the 2027-2030 session. "We have also conveyed to the ministers, counterparts that I have held bilateral meetings with and we hope that friends of Malaysia will be able to support our presence in ITU Council," he added. The APT-MM 2025 edition also saw the launch of the 'Tokyo Statement 2025', which emphasises six priorities: digital connectivity, digital innovation and entrepreneurship, trust and security, digital inclusion and capacity building, environmental sustainability, and regional and international cooperation. Themed "Harnessing Emerging Technologies for Sustainable, Inclusive and Equitable Digital Transformation in the Asia-Pacific', APT-MM 2025 brings together 31 member countries and 19 affiliates comprising governments, regulators and private agencies from the Asia-Pacific region. - Bernama
New Straits Times
a day ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Malaysia share 5G direction, gives focus on online security at APT-MM
TOKYO: Malaysia has shared its experience and direction in implementing dual 5G networks with countries in the Asia Pacific region through its participation in the Asia Pacific Telecommunity Ministerial Meeting (APT-MM) 2025, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who is leading the country's delegation to APT-MM for the first time from May 30 to 31, said that at the same time, focus was also given to efforts to address online security issues that are a challenge for many countries, as well as the National Digital Network (Jendela) infrastructure programme. "(This) meeting can certainly provide an opportunity for us to bring and show other countries what we have achieved through the programmes and ideas we have. "Our experience in implementing the 5G network first as a single network, then as a dual network and our experience implementing large projects such as Jendela as well as the project point of presence," he told Bernama, here. Fahmi also stressed that there is a need for regulatory bodies from APT member countries to emphasise aspects of online supervision and security, including online gambling and cyber fraud issues in the region. "One of the ideas I put forward is the need for senior officers to meet every year, and it is appropriate to hold a workshop for countries in the Asia Pacific region to state the problems faced and how these issues are resolved. "Perhaps we can share our experiences, lessons, solutions that have been implemented, which can be adopted by other countries," he said. Also held in conjunction with this meeting were a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Asia Pacific countries, as well as international organisations responsible for the telecommunications industry. During this APT-MM 2025, Fahmi held bilateral meetings with delegations from host Japan, Indonesia, Fiji, China, Iran, Australia, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the GSM Association (GSMA). According to Fahmi, there is a need for agencies such as the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to closely examine the legal aspects and implementation of efforts to regulate online safety, as is done by Australia. "We have conveyed to Australia, and we hope that a team from Malaysia will be able to go there or hold online discussions so that we can examine and evaluate. "Besides the steps they have taken, there are things that we can learn to consider, to see if they are suitable to be implemented in Malaysia," he said. Meanwhile, Malaysia also expressed its intention to continue its membership as a council member in the ITU for the 2027-2030 session. "We have also conveyed to the ministers, and counterparts that I have held bilateral meetings with and we hope that friends of Malaysia will be able to support our presence in ITU Council," he added. The APT-MM 2025 edition also saw the launch of the 'Tokyo Statement 2025', which emphasises six priorities: digital connectivity, digital innovation and entrepreneurship, trust and security, digital inclusion and capacity building, environmental sustainability, and regional and international cooperation. Themed "Harnessing Emerging Technologies for Sustainable, Inclusive and Equitable Digital Transformation in the Asia-Pacific", APT-MM 2025 brings together 31 member countries and 19 affiliates comprising governments, regulators and private agencies from the Asia-Pacific region.
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia shares 5G direction, gives focus on online security at Tokyo APT-MM
TOKYO: Malaysia has shared its experience and direction in implementing dual 5G networks with countries in the Asia Pacific region through its participation in the Asia Pacific Telecommunity Ministerial Meeting (APT-MM) 2025, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who is leading the country's delegation to APT-MM for the first time from May 30 to 31, said that at the same time, focus was also given to efforts to address online security issues that are a challenge for many countries, as well as the National Digital Network (JENDELA) infrastructure programme. '(This) meeting can certainly provide an opportunity for us to bring and show other countries what we have achieved through the programmes and ideas we have. 'Our experience in implementing the 5G network first as a single network, then as a dual network and our experience implementing large projects such as JENDELA as well as the project point of presence,' he told Bernama, here. Fahmi also stressed that there is a need for regulatory bodies from APT member countries to emphasise aspects of online supervision and security, including online gambling and cyber fraud issues in the region. 'One of the ideas I put forward is the need for senior officers to meet every year, and it is appropriate to hold a workshop for countries in the Asia Pacific region to state the problems faced and how these issues are resolved. 'Perhaps we can share our experiences, lessons, solutions that have been implemented, which can be adopted by other countries,' he explained. Also held in conjunction with this meeting were a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Asia Pacific countries, as well as international organisations responsible for the telecommunications industry. During this APT-MM 2025, Fahmi held bilateral meetings with delegations from host Japan, Indonesia, Fiji, China, Iran, Australia, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the GSM Association (GSMA). According to Fahmi, there is a need for agencies such as the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to closely examine the legal aspects and implementation of efforts to regulate online safety, as is done by Australia. 'We have conveyed to Australia, and we hope that a team from Malaysia will be able to go there or hold online discussions so that we can examine and evaluate. 'Besides the steps they have taken, there are things that we can learn to consider, to see if they are suitable to be implemented in Malaysia,' he said. Meanwhile, Malaysia also expressed its intention to continue its membership as a council member in the ITU for the 2027-2030 session. 'We have also conveyed to the ministers, counterparts that I have held bilateral meetings with and we hope that friends of Malaysia will be able to support our presence in ITU Council,' he added. The APT-MM 2025 edition also saw the launch of the 'Tokyo Statement 2025', which emphasises six priorities: digital connectivity, digital innovation and entrepreneurship, trust and security, digital inclusion and capacity building, environmental sustainability, and regional and international cooperation. Themed 'Harnessing Emerging Technologies for Sustainable, Inclusive and Equitable Digital Transformation in the Asia-Pacific', APT-MM 2025 brings together 31 member countries and 19 affiliates comprising governments, regulators and private agencies from the Asia-Pacific region.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Malaysia aims to continue as ITU council member, says Fahmi
TOKYO: Malaysia intends to continue its membership as a Council Member of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for the 2027-2030 session, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He said that as such, Malaysia hopes to gain support from several countries in the Asia-Pacific region through bilateral meetings held in conjunction with the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Ministerial Meeting (APT-MM) currently underway here. "As a Council Member, Malaysia plays a role in determining the direction of ITU's strategic policies, overseeing the implementation of decisions made during the conference as well as representing the interests of the Asian region and developing countries in the field of telecommunications and digital infrastructure," he told Bernama here today. Earlier, he held a bilateral discussion with ITU, which was represented by its Director of Telecommunications Development Bureau, Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava. Bilateral meetings were also held with Japan's Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, Murakami Seiichiro, and China's Vice-Minister of Industry and Information Technology, Zhang Yunming. "These meetings yielded good results. We also emphasised Malaysia's efforts in ensuring internet networks are not only widespread but also more secure," he said. Meanwhile, Fahmi said that the ITU has invited Malaysia to attend several summits organised by the ITU. "The first one is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia around early September and the second in Baku, Azerbaijan in November," he said. The two-day APT-MM 2025, themed "Harnessing Emerging Technologies for Sustainable, Inclusive and Equitable Digital Transformation in the Asia-Pacific" and which began yesterday, brings together 31 member countries and 19 affiliates comprising governments, regulators and private agencies from the Asia-Pacific region.
Barnama
3 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
ASEAN To Adopt KL Declaration On Safe And Responsible Use Of Social Media This October
GENERAL Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil delivers his speech at the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Ministerial Meeting (APT-MM) 2025 here, Friday. Fahmi is leading the Malaysian delegation to APT-MM 2025, which aims to strengthen regional cooperation in telecommunications and information technology. The APT is an intergovernmental organisation established in 1979 under the joint initiative of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific and the International Telecommunication Union. --fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED From Anas Abu Hassan TOKYO, May 30 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur Declaration on the Safe and Responsible Use of Social Media Platforms for ASEAN will be formally adopted during the upcoming 47th ASEAN Summit in October 2025, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He said the declaration was initiated and led by Malaysia and endorsed at the recent 17th Conference of the ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Information (AMRI) on May 7. 'Through this declaration, ASEAN further strengthens its collective efforts to promote responsible online behaviour among its citizens and to build a people-centred, digitally resilient community,' he said in his ministerial statement at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Ministerial Meeting (APT-MM) here today. Fahmi also noted that Malaysia is exploring the establishment of an ASEAN Toolkit for Online Safety, which aims to bring together practical resources and best practices from ASEAN member states to address online safety challenges unique to each country. 'It will serve as a guiding document for sharing knowledge and experiences, enabling member states to learn from one another and strengthen regional efforts to combat fake news, misinformation, disinformation, and mal-information, all of which contribute to online harms and exploitation across the region,' he said. Fahmi also highlighted that to promote accountability among online platforms, Malaysia has introduced a Regulatory Framework for Internet Messaging Service and social media service providers, requiring service providers with eight million or more users in Malaysia to apply for Application Service Provider (ASP) Class Licence under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. This policy, effective since January 2025, ensures that major platforms comply with our laws and take greater responsibility for managing harmful content, he said. In the meantime, the minister reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to ensuring universal access, technological equity, and environmental sustainability in the digital domain.
