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SpaceX reduced its quarterly loss to US$541 million while revenue surged 92% to US$7.8 billion following its record June IPO, with Starlink satellite internet generating over half its income from 12 million customers.
Malaysia's data protection authority is investigating an unauthorised disclosure of Maxis customer information after a Threads user posted account and phone bill details belonging to social media personality Khairul Aming. Maxis has identified the individual responsible.
Malaysia's data protection authorities are investigating an unauthorised disclosure of a content creator's billing information by a Maxis employee, with potential enforcement action looming under personal data protection legislation.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will investigate the alleged unauthorised disclosure of influencer Khairul Aming's phone bill, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil announced.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has activated its Network Monitoring Centre to oversee communications and multimedia services during the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election, scheduled for August 1.
Malaysia's parliament has passed amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act, introducing national security measures through a Universal Service Provision initiative without imposing additional charges on users.
Malaysia's MCMC and telecom providers are upgrading fibre optic networks and installing backup systems to tackle the persistent problem of users seeing full signal bars but unable to access internet services.
Malaysia's parliament is set to grapple with persistent internet connectivity problems, the budgetary strain of fuel subsidies amid Middle East tensions, and support mechanisms for informal sector workers in today's sitting.
Malaysia has tabled the Communications and Multimedia (Amendment) Bill 2026 to strengthen universal service provision by incorporating national security considerations, granting the Minister expanded powers over MCMC directives.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will convene the International Regulatory Conference 2026 on July 21–22 at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, positioning Malaysia as a key player in shaping global digital policy and regulatory frameworks.
Australian rail services have begun resuming after a major Telstra outage disrupted mobile and data networks nationwide. The telecommunications failure has reignited concerns about infrastructure vulnerability across the region.
A new telecommunications tower will be constructed in Kampung Seberang Gajah, Tangkak, to resolve persistent internet connectivity problems. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching confirmed the MCMC has directed service providers to build the facility after existing towers proved insufficient.
A significant outage at Australia's largest telecom operator Telstra disrupted regional train services near Melbourne and taxi payment systems nationwide, forcing authorities to advise passengers to postpone travel.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry has tasked the MCMC with ensuring robust 4G and 5G coverage at Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link stations before the cross-border rail service launches on January 1, 2027, prioritising a seamless digital experience for commuters.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil announced plans to expand the Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN) across Malaysia to enhance internet access in rural and remote areas where coverage remains limited.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has accused telecommunications companies of complacency in fixing rural internet coverage, despite having sufficient data to pinpoint problem areas. He plans to summon telco CEOs for ground inspections.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has activated a dedicated complaints centre ahead of the Johor state election on July 11, allowing residents to report telecommunications service issues and problematic online content.
The MCMC has confiscated over 6,900 units of uncertified communication devices valued at RM2.06 million in a coordinated operation targeting e-commerce sales channels across Malaysia.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry will resolve internet connectivity problems in Muar's Kampung Sungai Balang Darat by the third quarter through a new 45-metre telecommunications tower equipped with shared network technology.