Press Release
2022
CFM DRAWS UPON THE SPIRIT OF KELUARGA MALAYSIA IN CALLING FOR IMPROVED TELCO SERVICES
The Communications and Multimedia Forum of Malaysia (CFM) lauds the reminder by the Minister of Communications and Multimedia, Tan Sri Annuar Musa, that telcos should be more proactive in providing service in all areas and not pick or divide areas with poor coverage areas between them.
CFM CHAIRMAN CALLS FOR COMPENSATION GUIDELINES FOR SERVICE DISRUPTION
Consumers are becoming increasingly dependent on technology to remain connected both socially and professionally. Any disruptions to or service outages will have a major impact on the lives of users as reflected in the comments from consumers that have flooded social media.
CFM CHAIRMAN ECHOES INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION UNION(ITU) CALL FOR THE EXCLUSION OF AGEISM IN TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT
CFM is seeing an increasing number of complaints under Billing and Charging category, specifically in the subcategory of Direct Carrier Billing (DCB).
DEVELOPING TREND ON BILL SHOCK DUE TO DIRECT CARRIER BILLING
CFM is seeing an increasing number of complaints under Billing and Charging category, specifically in the subcategory of Direct Carrier Billing (DCB).
WEAK 4G NETWORK, 3G NETWORK IS CLOSING
It has been a very challenging year to the telecommunications and multimedia consumers with the planned shutdown of 3G Network by 31 December 2021.
2021
31 DAILY NETWORK COMPLAINTS LODGED IN 2020, APPOINTMENT OF NEW CHAIRPERSON
With 2021 coming to an end, the Communications and Multimedia Consumer Forum of Malaysia (CFM) held its 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 9 December 2021, located at…..
BE EXTRA VIGILANT IN PROTECTING YOUR ONLINE SECURITY AND SAFETY
CYBERJAYA, 25 JAN 2021 – With the implementation of the current Movement Control Order (MCO), the Communications and Multimedia Consumer Forum of Malaysia (CFM) would like to remind consumers to be extra vigilant in protecting their online security and safety. “With...
2020
19th CFM ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FOCUS ON CONSUMER ISSUES
CFM acts as a facilitator and serves as a channel for users to redress unresolved complaints by service providers based on the guidelines set out in the General Consumer Code of Practice for the Communications and Multimedia Industry Malaysia (GCC).
NETWORK DISRUPTION AFFECTS CONSUMERS’ DAILY AFFAIRS
CFM sees this as not just an issue of offering free data for the inconvenience but rather that consumer’s need reassurance that such disruption should not be occurrence.
CFM POLL: THREE IN FIVE MALAYSIANS NOT GETTING INTERNET SPEED AS PROMISED
The findings of the CFM poll show that most consumers are not satisfied with the quality of internet speed promised by Telcos | CFM
2019
CFM DIALOGUE 2019: STAY SAFE ONLINE
The CFM Dialogue 2019 is the second edition for this year with the theme “Consumer Protection in the Era of Spam, Scam and Fraud” that focused on educating consumers in online safety in Malaysia. | #YourRightsOurPriority #CFMmalaysia
CFM, MTSFB, MMU ADVOCATES CONSUMER THROUGH A SYNERGY PROGRAMME
CFM, MTSFB, MMU ADVOCATES CONSUMER THROUGH A SYNERGY PROGRAMME “TRIPLE M EXPLORACE” #exploreIT #tripleM #tripleMexplorace2019
CFM CELEBRATES 2019 NATIONAL DAY WITH “CFM MERDEKA EXPLORACE”
KUANTAN, 28 AUGUST 2019 – In conjunction with Malaysia’s 62nd National Day, the Communications and Multimedia Consumer Forum of Malaysia (CFM) celebrates 2019 National Day by hosting a laidback program that also promotes teamwork through “CFM Merdeka Explorace”...
2018
CFM’S 2018 INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE SHARING SESSION: UNDERSTANDING CONSUMER’S IMPORTANCE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS & MULTIMEDIA INDUSTRY
PUTRAJAYA, 19 NOVEMBER 2018 – The Communications and Multimedia Consumer Forum of Malaysia (CFM) continues to be committed in protecting consumers and improving the industry by organising Knowledge Sharing Session (KSS) with telecommunication service providers and...
BILLING DISPUTE- HIGHEST TELECOMMUNICATION ISSUE REPORTED BY CONSUMERS TO CFM
CYBERJAYA, 31 OCTOBER 2018 – The Communications and Multimedia Consumer Forum of Malaysia (CFM) received the highest number of complaints in the third quarter (Q3) of 2018 with 1,496 complaints compared to the first two quarters of this year where 3,266 complaints...
NEW BROADBAND PRICING IS FOR ALL
CYBERJAYA, 23 OCTOBER 2018 – The new broadband pricing has been the talk of the town. The recent announcement made by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) saw broadband pricing in Malaysia reduced by up to 56% and made the new pricing...
2017
CONSUMERS CAN AVOID BEING DECEIVED BY KNOWING HOW TO IDENTIFY SCAMS
CYBERJAYA, 5 DECEMBER 2017 – A telephone number is one of the most valuable personal data in the digital world today and criminals might use it to scam the public and commit fraud. Recently, various cases involving consumers who suffered losses of up to hundreds of...
INFORMATION ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND MULTIMEDIA SHARED WITH CONSUMERS IN PERLIS
Communications & Multimedia Consumer Forum of Malaysia(CFM) Suruhanjaya Komunikasi & Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC) Off Persiaran Multimedia, Jalan Impact 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan Tel: +603 8320 9033 Fax: +603 8320 9083 www.cfm.my INFORMATION...
Mass Communication Carnival (MCoC), UiTM
In conjunction with CFM 8th Knowledge Sharing Session (KSS) Selangor Edition Program Schedule: 30 October 2017 – 1 November 2017 (Monday – Wednesday) / Masscomm Square, FKPM UiTM Download schedule here.
2016
KEEP YOURSELF INFORMED OF THE SERVICE DURING INTERMITTENT SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS – CFM ADVISES CONSUMERS TO CONTACT SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR ASSISTANCE
CYBERJAYA, 16 NOVEMBER 2016 – As part of the spectrum reallocation exercise that was recently announced by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), the designated Service Providers (SP) will be scheduling recalibration work on their base...
CFM CONTINUES TO EMPOWER CONSUMERS WITH INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE SHARING SESSION IN JOHOR – CFM ENCOURAGES CONSUMERS TO UNDERSTAND BASIC CONSUMER RESPONSIBILITIES
JOHOR BAHRU, 9 NOVEMBER 2016 – The internet and social media has significantly helped the public become a smarter and better-informed consumer, particularly those who seek to find solutions to the problems that they are facing with their communications and...
ENHANCING CONSUMER EXPERIENCE IN TELCO COMPLAINTS MANAGEMENT – CFM 16TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SHOWS NUMEROUS WAYS TO ENHANCE CONSUMER EMPOWERMENT IN MALAYSIA
KUALA LUMPUR, 28 SEPTEMBER 2016 – The Communications and Multimedia Consumer Forum of Malaysia (CFM) held its 16th Annual General Meeting in The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) auditorium today. At today’s AGM, CFM discussed...
2015
TELCOS TO GIVE REBATES TO MALAYSIAN PREPAID CUSTOMERS FROM 1 JANUARY 2016 UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2016
KUALA LUMPUR, 28 DECEMBER 2015 – In line with the Government’s announcement during Budget 2016 in October, telecommunication companies will give rebates to individual prepaid customers who are Malaysian nationals, for one year throughout 2016. The rebate...
CFM INITIATIVES ON REPORTING OF UNSOLICITED SMS IN MALAYSIA
KUALA LUMPUR, 12 NOVEMBER 2015 – Due to the increasing number of unsolicited mobile SMS messages in Malaysia in recent months, the Communications and Multimedia Consumer Forum of Malaysia (CFM) is looking at addressing any complaints resulting from this trend by...
CFM REFLECTS ON 15TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – WELCOMES NEW BOARD OF COUNCILLORS
KUALA LUMPUR, 28 OCTOBER 2015 – The Communications and Multimedia Consumer Forum of Malaysia (CFM) itself underwent a transitions with the newly elected Board of Councillors at the 15th CFM Annual General Meeting held at Menara Kuala Lumpur. At today’s 15th Annual...
2014
CFM HOSTED A FORUM IN CONJUCTION WITH THE WORLD TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION SOCIETY DAY – The inaugural forum was held to increase consumer awareness and rights
Kuala Lumpur, 16 May 2014 – The Communications and Multimedia Consumer Forum of Malaysia (CFM) hosted the Forum in conjunction with the World Telecommunications and Information Society Day yesterday. The event was held at the Le Meridien, KL Sentral and was officiated...
CFM organizes Short Video Contest to promote consumer rights
KUALA LUMPUR, 13 March 2014 – Communications and Multimedia Consumer Forum of Malaysia (CFM) would like to announce that CFM is organizing a short video contest in conjunction with World Consumer Rights Day in its efforts to promote better consumer awareness of their...
2013
PRECAUTION AGAINST CONSEQUENCES OF LOSING A MOBILE PHONE
KUALA LUMPUR, 12 September 2013 – With the increased availability and affordability of smartphones, more and more of our sensitive and personal information will be easily accessible, cross referenced and integrated through our device. As personal and private data...
CFM HOLDS 13TH AGM IN BIRD SANCTUARY
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 August 2013 – The Communications and Multimedia Consumer Forum of Malaysia (CFM) welcomed the new line-up of councilors at their 13th Annual General Meeting at the KL Bird Park on Thursday, 22nd August 2013. Dr. Elistina Abu Bakar from Malaysian...
2010
Users To Know Better Of Their Rights To Communication Services Through CFM at Ipoh
14 MAY 2010, BY CFM Ipoh, Perak - The Communications and Multimedia Consumer Forum of Malaysia (CFM) with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Multimedia and Communications, has participated in an awareness seminar at Suruhanjaya Komunikasi...
Review of The General Consumer Codes by Communications and Multimedia Consumer Forum of Malaysia
06 MAY 2010, BY CFM In conjunction with the General Consumer Code (GCC) Review Workshop, the Communications and Multimedia Consumer Forum is organising a Forum for Discussion on current Communications and Multimedia service issues such as curbing SMS spams, fair...
Users To Know Better of Their Rights To Communication Services Through CFM at Kuantan
29 APR 2010, BY CFM Kuantan, Pahang - The Communications and Multimedia Consumer Forum of Malaysia (CFM) with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Multimedia and Communications, has jointly organised a consumer seminar at Suruhanjaya...
2009
CFM’s response to public concerns on Credit Card Fraud & Identity Theft
CFM’s response to public concerns on Credit Card Fraud & Identity Theft 20 JAN 2009, BY CFM Kuala Lumpur, 20 January 2009 – There have been recent comments in the media from readers concerning the credit card fraud and identity theft using mobile phones. The...
CFM’s response to public concerns on SMS contests and mobile phone radiation
18 JAN 2009, BY CFM Kuala Lumpur, 18 January 2009 – There have been recent comments in the media from readers concerning the pitfalls of SMS contests and the potential dangers of radiation from the use of mobile phones. The Communications and Multimedia Consumer Forum...