Malaysia Halts Controversial Web Traffic Re-routing Plan

The decision follows public outcry over potential online censorship and economic impact.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil announced the suspension of the DNS re-routing directive.
The plan aimed to redirect web traffic through local DNS servers to block harmful content.
Critics argued the move could lead to increased censorship and harm Malaysia's digital economy.
Concerns were raised by ruling party officials and major tech firms about cybersecurity risks.
The directive was initially set to take effect on September 30.