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The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia is checking if the controversial documentary "Locked Up In Malaysia's Lockdown" produced by international media Al-Jazeera was licensed by the National Film Development Corporation before it began production, said its minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.

Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah has called on the public to help revitalise the country's film and entertainment industry by visiting cinemas - albeit adhering to the set standard operating procedure.

Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah hopes there will be no spreading of fake news or slander on social media during upcoming the Chini state by-election.

The Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) is ready to provide enhanced internet capacity and coverage if the Election Commission (EC) decides to encourage campaigning for the Chini state by-election to be held via social media.

Although only official media are permitted to attend the one-day  Parliament sitting on May 18, other media despite not being allowed in can still report on the sitting as it will be broadcast live via RTM, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.

The new Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah has vowed to uphold media freedom and not to compromise on fake news.

The government is making preparation to evacuate 220 Malaysians residing in Iran and Iraq following the latest conflict in the region, said Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.

The Foreign Ministry is working to identify a ship and its 16 Malaysian crew who were arrested by the Iranian authorities at the Strait of Hormuz yesterday for allegedly carrying illegal fuel.

The foreign ministers of Malaysia and India had a cordial meeting in this capital city of Azerbaijan Wednesday night even as the media elsewhere continued to report on what is perceived to be an issue over palm oil between the two countries.

KUANTAN: The issue of the detentions of two DAP State Assemblymen for purported involvement with the Tamil Eelam Liberation Tigers (LTTE) terrorist group was discussed by the...