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New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
MCMC begins public consultation on regulatory framework for spam messages
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission today commenced a two-week public consultation on the proposed Regulatory Framework for Unsolicited Commercial Electronic Messages (UCEM), commonly known as spam. In a statement, MCMC said the initiative is pursuant to Section 233A of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which was introduced following legislative amendments gazetted in February 2025. The proposed framework aims to strengthen consumer protection, promote responsible digital marketing practices, and foster a safer and more trustworthy digital ecosystem. In line with the new provision, MCMC is developing subsidiary legislation to establish a clear, coherent and enforceable structure to address the increasing prevalence of UCEM. The public consultation invites feedback from a wide range of stakeholders, including industry players, civil society organisations, consumer groups, lawmakers and members of the public. Stakeholders are invited to review the consultation document and provide feedback on the proposed regulatory approach during the consultation period from Aug 13 until 5pm on Aug 27. "This initiative reflects the commission's commitment to a transparent, inclusive, consultative and evidence-based policymaking process," MCMC said.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
MCMC seeks public feedback on new spam regulation framework
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has started a two-week public consultation on a new regulatory framework for Unsolicited Commercial Electronic Messages (UCEM), commonly known as spam. The move follows amendments to Section 233A of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which were gazetted in February 2025. The proposed framework aims to strengthen consumer protection and encourage responsible digital marketing practices. MCMC is developing subsidiary legislation to create a clear and enforceable structure to tackle the rising issue of spam messages. Industry players, civil society groups, consumer associations, lawmakers, and the public are invited to share their feedback. The consultation period runs from August 13 to August 27, 2025, with submissions closing at 5 pm on the final day. 'This initiative reflects the Commission's commitment to a transparent, inclusive, consultative and evidence-based policymaking process,' MCMC said. Interested parties can review the consultation document and submit feedback via the MCMC website. - Bernama
