Emergency ordinance not to restrict media freedom, criticism of govt
KUANTAN: The Emergency (Essential Powers) (No. 2) Ordinance 2021, which came into effect yesterday, is not to curb media freedom and prevent any parties from criticising the government, stressed Minister of Communications and Multimedia Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah. Instead, he said, it was implemented to tackle fake news on Covid-19 and the Proclamation of Emergency. “There […]
Ministry to assist Motac promote tourism industry
KUANTAN: The Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) will continue to play its role by assisting the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) in restoring the country’s tourism industry now that inter-district travel is allowed. Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said the ministry had offered its assistance to help Motac to promote places […]
Ministry setting up PwD communications unit
KUALA LUMPUR: The Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) is setting up a Communications Unit for Persons with Disabilities (PwD), which will be led by a member of the community, said its minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah. He said that this was being done to ensure that the principle of inclusivity is always practised and that no […]
People’s data security top priority of National Digital Identity framework
KUALA LUMPUR: The aspect of people’s data security is the government’s main focus in developing the National Digital Identity framework, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah. He said the Communications and Multimedia Ministry would always ensure a high level of trust among the people towards the technology introduced before moving to undertake digital […]
Ministry to implement e-commerce initiatives for MSME entrepreneurs
KUALA LUMPUR: The Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) is carrying out various initiatives to encourage Micro and Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to use digital technology especially e-commerce application in business. Its Minister, Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said among the initiatives implemented are e-entrepreneur programmes via off and on-line learning to provide digital entrepreneurship knowledge to […]
Jasa rebranded as J-KOM with different roles, functions
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has agreed to rebrand the Department of Special Affairs (Jasa) as the Department of Community Communications (J-KOM) with different roles and functions, Minister of Communications and Multimedia (KKMM) Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said. He said the main objective of J-KOM was to create two-way communications between the government and the people, namely […]
Reduce bureaucracy in internet connectivity
KUALA LUMPUR: All state governments and local authorities are urged to consider including the third utility — internet connectivity — in their plans, thus helping the country’s digital infrastructure plan Jalinan Digital Negara (JENDELA) to succeed. As such, Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said bureaucracy and red tape should be eliminated to assist […]
Embrace diversity as source of strength
SIBU: Malaysians are urged to embrace the country’s cultural richness as a source of strength instead of looking at its diversity as a cause of weakness. Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah, in a pre-recorded video presentation of his welcoming speech at the Malaysia Day celebration at the Sibu Indoor Stadium here on Wednesday […]
Walkabout IOW at Market Tamu Sibu Jaya
SIBU: Minister for Multimedia and Communication Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah is in Sibu for the Malaysia Day celebrations. This morning Saifuddin took part in the “Walkabout Info On Wheel” (IOW) at Market Tamu, Sibu Jaya, as he imparted messages of “Merdeka” and distributed Jalur Gemilang to the people there. Also present were the ministry’s secretary-general Datuk […]
Federal minister attends Malaysia Day meeting
SIBU: Federal Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah attended the 2020 Malaysia Day celebration steering committee meeting at Kingwood Hotel here on Tuesday (Sept 8). Saifuddin chaired the meeting with Sarawak Minister of Utilities Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, who is also responsible for this year’s celebration. The meeting discussed preparations for the […]
