{
  "id": 10989321,
  "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",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-30T16:11:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "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 issues surrounding suspended, inaccessible, or unauthorized accessed WhatsApp accounts. As of now, MCMC has received 92 complaints related to this matter. An official request was submitted to Meta on September 25, followed by discussions with the tech company three days later. Meta has been given until October 2 to provide feedback regarding the issue.\n\nCommunications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has instructed MCMC to issue a statement clarifying Meta's response to the hacking and deactivation of WhatsApp accounts. However, Fahmi has not yet received any updates on the outcome of the discussions between MCMC and Meta concerning the matter. Additionally, 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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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "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",
        "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."
}