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Any member of the public who is still receiving such an SMS can submit a complaint to MCMC through the website aduan.mcmc.gov.my with details about the phone number or short code as well as a screenshot of the message received. — YAP CHEE HONG/The StarThe Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission is enforcing a directive to block short messaging service or SMS with prohibited content including hyperlinks, personal information requests and callback numbers from Sept 1.
Any member of the public who is still receiving such an SMS can submit a complaint to MCMC through the websiteon Feb 14 said it has directed all telecommunication service providers to immediately block all SMS with prohibited content from being sent out or received by individuals. Then it allowed an exemption for relevant essential services such as businesses with legitimate enterprise short code to include URL or personal information for the convenience of users. This exemption no longer applies under the Sept 1 enforcement.that the directive to block SMS with prohibited content applies to both local and international Person-to-Person SMS and Application-to-Person /Enterprise SMS.
MCMC reminded members of the public to also be aware of messages with URL links, personal information requests and phone numbers sent through other communications platforms such as WhatsApp. "Suspicious and potentially fraudulent messages can be reported directly to the involved platform provider or to MCMC for further action," it added.Telcos to block SMS containing phone numbers and personal details from July 2How Telegram’s founder went from Russia’s Mark Zuckerberg to wanted manHow to stay safe with smart location sharing
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