Malaysia's Communications Minister proposes harsher penalties for telecom cable theft in amendment to the 1998 Communications and Multimedia Act.

Malaysia's Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil announced plans to impose heavier penalties for those involved in stealing telecommunication cables, which disrupt services. The proposed changes will be included in an amendment to the Communications and Multimedia Act of 1998, addressing cable theft and vandalism incidents and improving network service quality. The Attorney-General's Chambers are reviewing the proposed changes.

June 17, 2024
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