No Personal Data Disclosure: Malaysian Government Reassures Public

No Personal Data Disclosure: Malaysian Government Assures Public Malaysia, June 8, 2025 – In a press conference today, the Ministry of Communications reassured the public that no personal data will be disclosed by telecommunication companies. Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil clarified that recent data requests are solely for strengthening official statistics of the national communication service. He emphasized that this data will not be used for individual monitoring. "The data is not for the surveillance of individuals," stated Minister Fadzil. "Instead, it is for strengthening the official statistics of the national communication services." The Minister's statement was accompanied by visuals showing the telecommunication infrastructure, further reinforcing the message that the data is being used for the improvement of services, not for any invasive purposes. The news report provides a sense of relief and reassurance to the public concerning data privacy in Malaysia.