Malaysia: Government Assures Telcos Won't Share Personal Data

Malaysia: Telcos to Share Only Statistics, Not Personal Data, Says Minister Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – June 8, 2025 – Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has confirmed that telecommunication companies in Malaysia will not release personal data to any third party. This follows a recent cabinet decision. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has also issued a statement. According to the minister, "Telecommunication companies will not provide any information containing the personal data of individuals to any party." The MCMC has further clarified that any data collected will be strictly for the purpose of generating official statistics. This decision is intended to ensure the privacy of citizens while still allowing for the collection of necessary data for government planning and policy-making. The MCMC emphasized the strict controls in place to protect personal information. This announcement is likely to reassure citizens concerned about data privacy in the digital age. It demonstrates the government's commitment to balancing the needs of data collection with the protection of individual rights.