{
  "id": 10987651,
  "title": "MCMC wants explanation over hacking, suspension of Whatsapp accounts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/mcmc-wants-explanation-over-hacking-suspension-of-whatsapp-accounts",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-30T16:11:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/01/mcmc-wants-explanation-over-hacking-suspension-of-whatsapp-accounts"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is seeking clarification from Meta regarding a series of issues involving suspended, inaccessible, or unauthorized access to WhatsApp accounts. As of now, MCMC has received 92 complaints related to this problem. On September 25, MCMC formally requested an explanation from Meta, followed by three days of discussions with the tech firm. Meta has until October 2 to provide feedback on the matter. The communications minister, Fahmi Fadzil, has requested MCMC to clarify Meta's response regarding the hacking and deactivation of WhatsApp accounts. However, there has been no update on the outcome of the discussions between MCMC and Meta. MCMC is currently examining the complaints received and has forwarded the cases to Meta for clarification and further action.",
  "summary": "The internet regulator says it has received 92 complaints related to the issue to date.",
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        "title": "MCMC wants explanation over hacking, suspension of Whatsapp accounts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/mcmc-wants-explanation-over-hacking-suspension-of-whatsapp-accounts-10989321",
        "published": "2026-09-30T16:11:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}