Melaka polls: MCMC to monitor social media, warns against 3R issues
MELAKA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will continue monitoring social media content ahead of the Melaka state election and reminds internet users not to touch on 3R issues involving religion, race and royalty.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will continue monitoring social media content in the lead-up to the Melaka state election and cautions internet users against discussing 3R issues related to religion, race, and royalty. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching explained that this monitoring is part of the MCMC's responsibility as the regulator of the communications and multimedia sector, and they collaborate with other enforcement agencies when needed.
The MCMC's stance is clear: all internet users should campaign democratically without engaging in sensitive topics that could impact societal harmony. This advice was delivered to reporters following a site visit to assess progress on the Public Higher Education Institution Wi-Fi project at Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) on the same day.
The focus on electoral preparations continues, even though the date for dissolving the Melaka State Legislative Assembly remains undetermined. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh mentioned that several state administrative matters must be addressed before the assembly can be dissolved, aiming to have this done by the end of December, when the current term concludes.
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