Shaping the Next Digital Era Regulation, Resilience and Trust
Officiated by
YB Dato' Seri Fahmi Fadzil
Minister of Communications
Officiated by
YB Dato' Seri Fahmi Fadzil
Minister of Communications
About the Conference
The International Regulatory Conference (IRC) 2026, a continuity from previous years since 2024, is hosted by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). It brings together regulators, industry leaders and experts to explore the theme “Shaping the Next Digital Era: Regulation, Resilience and Trust.”
The focus is on the digital economy and regulatory matters within the Communications & Multimedia (C&M) sector, positioning Malaysia as a leader in global telecommunications policy and reinforcing MCMC’s role in international regulatory discussions.
Exploring the intersection of emerging technology and regulatory frameworks.
Balancing freedom of expression with national security and social responsibility.
Safeguarding users while enabling innovation across the digital economy.
Shaping future global communication frameworks through content moderation and governance.
Countdown to IRC 2026
Guiding the Conversation
Voices of the Next Era
Two Days. One Agenda.
Digital Horizons: Safeguarding, Empowering and Thriving in the Connected Age
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Mr. Derek John Fernandez, Commission Member, MCMC
Balancing Safety and Freedom: How Can We Protect Minors Online Without Stifling Their Digital Growth
Guests to be seated
YB Dato' Seri Fahmi Fadzil, Minister of Communications
Photo session and press conference
Platform accountability and child protection in an age of user vulnerability.
Moderated by:
Ms. Eneng Faridah Iskandar,
MCMCBuilding trust, privacy and consumer rights in Malaysia's digital future.
Moderated by:
Mr. Abdul Karim Fakir Ali,
MCMCContours of policy successes and shortfalls.
Moderated by:
Datuk Zurkarnain Mohd Yasin,
MCMCIts vulnerabilities, capabilities and interdisciplinary landscape.
Moderated by:
Mr. Abdul Karim Fakir Ali,
MCMCInnovation, Sustainability and Future Ready Regulation
Architecture and innovation, a forward approach.
Moderated by:
Ms. Eneng Faridah Iskandar,
MCMCA cross-sector imperative.
Moderated by:
Ts. Dr. Ahmad Nasruddin 'Atiqullah Fakrullah,
MCMCMental wellbeing, knowledge integrity and boundaries in an always-on society.
Moderated by:
Ms. Stella Jeevamani Navaratnam,
MCMCStrengthening cooperation to address shared digital challenges.
Moderated by:
Datuk Zurkarnain Mohd Yasin,
MCMCDigital healthcare as a key innovation frontier.
Moderated by:
Mr. Muhammad Razali Anuar,
MCMCPeople-centric policies for digital resilience.
Moderated by:
Dr. Murugappan,
MCMCMs. Sulyna Abdullah, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
This agenda is correct at the time of publication. The organisers reserve the right to make changes to the programme, speakers, or schedule without prior notice.
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