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Malaysiakini
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
M'sia wants to continue telecom union membership
Malaysia intends to continue its membership as a council member of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for the 2027-2030 session, said Communications Minister 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 in Tokyo.
New Straits Times
14 hours 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
14 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Malaysia Aims To Continue As ITU Council Member
TOKYO, May 31 (Bernama) -- 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.
Barnama
a day 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.
India.com
6 days ago
- India.com
No WhatsApp, No Instagram! THIS village in India has no internet connectivity, students climb hills to study, located in..., name is...
New Delhi: Do you know that there is a place in India where neither WhatsApp works nor Instagram Reels load? Here, in this article, we will tell you the story of a village where thousands of people are still not connected with internet services. Children here have to climb treacherous mountains every day, just to catch even the slightest signal of internet connectivity. Today, while discussions revolve around 4G and 5G internet connectivity, there exists a village far removed from the shining headlines of the nation's progress — struggling with a fundamental challenge: the absence of internet access. For the residents here, online education, digital payments, or access to information about government schemes are nothing more than distant dreams. Children and the younger generation feel disconnected from the modern world, as they are deprived of internet access that is readily available in cities. Away from the glitz of social media, the village is known for its natural beauty and peaceful way of life. Tourists come here from far and wide. Kibber village Kibber village is located in the Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. In this village, the internet connectivity is still a major challenge. The village is situated at an altitude of over 14,000 feet in India's Spiti Valley Kibber may appear beautiful, but it remains digitally isolated. In today's age, when everything has gone online, the students and residents here face tremendous difficulties. To attend online classes or even fill out a form, they have to climb several kilometers to reach a spot where they can get even a faint glimpse of network connectivity. Internet Accessibility in India According to a 2023 report by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), around 2.6 billion people worldwide — approximately one-third of the global population — are still offline. These people still do not have access to the internet. They often live in remote villages located in mountains, deserts, or dense forests, where internet connectivity is unavailable. Smartphones are rarely seen in these areas, and the idea of connecting to the digital world is still very new to them.
