Fahmi asks MCMC to clarify Meta’s response on WhatsApp issues

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has requested MCMC to issue a statement clarifying Meta's response on hacked and deactivated WhatsApp accounts.

MCMC is reviewing complaints about hacked and blocked WhatsApp accounts and seeking Meta's clarification, noting these as separate issues.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Chief Secretary to consult with UiTM alumni on enhancing their role in governmental discussions.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 30 — Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has asked the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to issue a statement clarifying Meta’s response to issues involving hacked and deactivated WhatsApp accounts.

However, he said he had yet to receive an update on discussions between MCMC and Meta on the matter.

“I have not had the opportunity to get an update on the outcome of the discussions. Meta had requested until 3 pm last Monday to submit its response to issues raised by MCMC concerning hacked and deactivated WhatsApp accounts.

“I will ask MCMC to issue a statement based on Meta’s response,” he told a press conference after the Cabinet meeting here today.

The media previously reported that MCMC had taken note of public concerns over WhatsApp accounts reportedly being hacked, blocked or rendered inaccessible.

The commission said it was reviewing the complaints received and had referred the cases to Meta for clarification and further action.

MCMC also stressed that account takeovers or hacking and account blocking were two separate issues.

It said hacked accounts could be misused by irresponsible parties for scams, spam or violations of WhatsApp’s terms of service, potentially resulting in the accounts being blocked by the platform.

On another development, Fahmi said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had instructed Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar to engage with Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) alumni on ways to increase their involvement in government discussions.

The Madani Government spokesman said the move followed Anwar’s recent meeting with UiTM alumni, which brought together many experienced individuals, including those from the corporate sector.

“The Prime Minister has instructed the Chief Secretary to engage with UiTM alumni to discuss ways they can become more involved, particularly in discussions involving certain ministries for the national interest.

“During his meeting with UiTM alumni, many of them demonstrated extensive experience, including in the corporate sector, and expressed their willingness to contribute to discussions and joint efforts with the government,” he added. — Bernama

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通讯部长拿督斯里法米·法兹尔已要求马来西亚通信与多媒体委员会发表声明，澄清Meta对WhatsApp账户被黑客攻击和停用一事的回应。

马来西亚通信与多媒体委员会 (MCMC) 正在审查有关 WhatsApp 帐户被盗和被封禁的投诉，并要求 Meta 做出澄清，同时指出这些是不同的问题。

首相拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣已指示首席秘书与马来西亚工艺大学（UiTM）校友协商，以加强他们在政府讨论中的作用。

布城，9月30日讯——通讯部长拿督斯里法米·法兹尔已要求马来西亚通讯及多媒体委员会（MCMC）发表声明，澄清Meta公司对WhatsApp账户被黑客攻击和停用问题的回应。

但他表示，尚未收到有关 MCMC 和 Meta 就此事进行讨论的最新进展。

“我还没有机会了解讨论结果的最新进展。Meta公司曾要求在上周一下午3点前提交对马来西亚通信与多媒体委员会（MCMC）提出的有关WhatsApp账户被盗和停用问题的回应。”

“我将要求马来西亚通信与多媒体委员会（MCMC）根据梅塔的回应发表声明，”他在今天内阁会议后的新闻发布会上说。

此前媒体报道称，马来西亚通信与多媒体委员会（MCMC）已注意到公众对WhatsApp账户被黑客攻击、封锁或无法访问的担忧。

委员会表示，他们正在审查收到的投诉，并将案件转交给 Meta 公司进行澄清和采取进一步行动。

马来西亚通信与多媒体委员会（MCMC）还强调，账户被盗或被黑客攻击与账户被封禁是两个不同的问题。

声明称，被盗账户可能被不负责任的人员滥用，用于诈骗、垃圾邮件或违反 WhatsApp 服务条款，这可能导致账户被平台封禁。

法米表示，在另一项进展中，首相拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣已指示政府首席秘书丹斯里沙姆斯·阿兹里·阿布·巴卡尔与玛拉工艺大学（UiTM）校友接洽，探讨如何增加他们参与政府讨论的方式。

马达尼政府发言人表示，此举是继安华最近与马来西亚工艺大学校友会面之后采取的，那次会面汇聚了许多经验丰富的人士，包括来自企业界的人士。

“首相已指示首席秘书与马来西亚工艺大学（UiTM）校友接洽，讨论他们可以如何更多地参与其中，尤其是在涉及某些部门的、关乎国家利益的讨论中。

他补充说：“在与马来西亚工艺大学校友的会面中，许多校友展现了丰富的经验，包括在企业界的经验，并表示愿意为与政府的讨论和合作做出贡献。”——马新社

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