Meta says Malaysia's social media licensing plan lacks clarity, threatens innovation
Meta criticises Malaysia's plan to require social media platforms to apply for a regulatory license by January.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Growing parental awareness drives increase in MyKad application for 12-year-olds
According to NRD, a total of 366,526 first-time MyKad applications were submitted from January to September 2024.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Instagram rolls out teen accounts with privacy, parental controls as scrutiny mounts
Teens around the world will start to get teen accounts in January.
Wed Sep 18 2024
Licensing social media: Govt open to inputs from various parties - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said engagement with stakeholders will continue before the social media license takes effect on January 1, 2025.
Wed Aug 28 2024
New regulatory license for social media platforms in Malaysia to fight cyber offences
If social media services fail to apply for a license by 1 January 2025 then legal action will be taken against them, said MCMC.
Mon Jul 29 2024
India's butter chicken battle heats up with new court evidence
Two Indian restaurant chains have been sparring since January at the Delhi High Court, both claiming credit for inventing the dish.
Fri May 17 2024
MOE aims to revert school session to January from 2026 - Fadhlina
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said school opening session that currently begins in March will be reverted to January starting from 2026.
Thu Mar 21 2024
UK PM Rishi Sunak rules out holding an election in early May
Rishi Sunak must hold a general election by January next year, but the prime minister has the power to call one before then.
Fri Mar 15 2024
Malaysia's international reserves at end of Jan 2024 remain stable - BNM
Malaysia's international reserves amounted to US$114.85 billion (US$1=RM4.76) at the end of January 2024, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$2.30 million, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
Thu Feb 29 2024
Sydney school, supermarket tainted with asbestos as crisis widens
Traces of bonded asbestos in mulch found in 41 spots scattered across Sydney since early January when it was found in a playground.
Mon Feb 19 2024
Royal diplomacy a hallmark of Al-Sultan Abdullah's reign
Since assuming office on January 31, 2019, His Majesty has played a pivotal role in elevating Malaysia's global presence.
Wed Jan 24 2024
'34th Anniversary of 'Black January' Tragedy in Baku, Azerbaijan'
This year marks the 34th anniversary of Black January the tragic massacre that perpetrated by the Soviet Army on 20 January 1990 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Sat Jan 20 2024
Malaysia set to decide on royal pardon for jailed former PM Najib - media
The Pardons Board is set to meet third week of January and likely to decide Datuk Seri Najib Razak's application for a royal pardon.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Almost 800,000 registered with PADU as of January 7 - DOSM
According to PADU, Selangor, Johor and Sarawak recorded the most individuals registering with PADU.
Mon Jan 08 2024
Jakarta implements paid COVID-19 vaccination starting on January 1
Jakarta will implement paid COVID-19 vaccination starting on January 1 2024, and reminded people to immediately complete their vaccination.
Thu Dec 28 2023
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024