Kuala Lumpur: The communications and digital ministry has issued a directive to all telecommunication companies (telcos) to block any URL link in short message service (SMS).
Deputy minister Teo Nie Ching said this instruction was issued through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to prevent consumers from becoming victims of online fraud.
“MCMC has given this directive to telco companies to ensure that no one presses the wrong URL and possibly ends up as a scam victim.
“Several online scams have occurred after people clicked on the wrong link. After giving their personal information, they find themselves being scammed,” she told reporters after appearing as a guest on Ai FM in conjunction with RTM’s 77th-anniversary celebration here today.
However, she said the directive would be implemented in phases and hoped the companies involved would be able to implement the directive soon.
Meanwhile, speaking on RTM’s 77th anniversary, Teo said RTM had great potential and would continue to be a loyal friend to its audience, ensuring that listeners get the latest news fast.
April 1 this year marks over seven decades of RTM’s role as “teman setia anda” (a loyal friend), catering to all ages.
Teo said it continues to be the voice between the government and the public, broadcasting through six TV channels and 34 radio stations.
