{
  "id": 8490015,
  "title": "Health ads that breach rules to be referred to MCMC, says Fahmi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/health-ads-that-breach-rules-to-be-referred-to-mcmc-says-fahmi",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-19T15:43:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1536304/health-ads-breach-rules-be-referred-mcmc-says-fahmi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Health-related online advertisements and promotions that may contravene rules or cause public misunderstanding will be forwarded to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for investigation and possible follow-up, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil announced today. Fahmi disclosed this information in a Facebook post following a meeting with representatives from medical associations and healthcare professionals. During the meeting, Fahmi sought input, suggestions, and concerns from the attendees. He commended the open and constructive dialogue, highlighting the significance of the firsthand perspectives of those directly engaged in the field.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Complaints about online health advertisements and promotions that may breach regulations or mislead the public will be referred to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for review and further action.",
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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."
}