Genting Highlands kidnap claim: Two foreign women arrested
Police detained two women, both foreigners, to assist in investigations over claims by a child who was said to be a kidnap victim in Genting Highlands which went viral on Tik Tok recently.
Fri Sep 23 2022
MCMC probes founders of beauty products, celebs uploading indecent content
MCMC in collaboration with police is conducting an investigation into three individuals who uploaded indecent and obscene content on their Instagram and Tik Tok accounts recently.
Thu Jun 16 2022
Senators put YouTube, TikTok, Snap on defensive on kids use
"The problem is clear: Big Tech preys on children and teens to make more money," Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass., said
Wed Oct 27 2021
Microsoft CEO says failed TikTok deal 'strangest thing I've worked on'
Nadella said he has no idea whether the U.S. is still pushing for a deal under President Joe Biden.
Tue Sep 28 2021
Student speaks five languages only learning through Youtube
Azrey Henderey attracted Tik Tok viewers with his ability to speak Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Mandarin and English.
Fri Aug 13 2021
75 pct of TikTok users have discovered new musical artists via the platform
So much so that many artists have found success through the app's trending videos.
Tue Jul 27 2021
Police to call up woman over glove factory claims in Tik Tok
Police will be calling up a woman who claimed that the increase in COVID-19 cases in Selangor was due to a glove factory, via a viral Tik Tok video.
Sun Jul 04 2021
25 years after its release, the 'Macarena' still gets people dancing
Here's a look back at one of the most emblematic songs of the 20th century.
Thu Jun 10 2021
Pakistan's Charlie Chaplin aims to raise a smile in bleak times
In just two months, he has gained more than 800,000 followers on the social media platform Tik Tok.
Mon Feb 01 2021
Police personnel advised not to make 'Tik Tok' videos while donning uniform
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador has advised police personnel not to upload videos on social media application 'Tik Tok' while on duty.
Fri Dec 11 2020
Dear homeowners, don't try these popular TikTok dance routines at home
The report, conducted by Compare The Market with 2,000 British users of the app, reveals that 18% of surveyors have admitted that they have damaged household items while trying to recreate the dance.
Tue Aug 25 2020
Daily Dose@5: 'Pink wristband woman' pleads guilty, Tik Tok brings Trump to court
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Fri Aug 14 2020
TikTok and its employees prepare to fight Trump over app ban
Trump last week ordered sweeping bans on dealings with the Chinese owners of TikTok and messaging app WeChat, saying they are a threat to U.S. national security, foreign policy and the economy.
Fri Aug 14 2020
India bans TikTok, other Chinese mobile apps
India has banned TikTok video app and dozens of other mobile apps developed by Chinese firms over security and privacy concerns.
Tue Jun 30 2020
TikTok users say they helped sabotage Trump rally with false registrations
Social media users have said they completed the free online registration for the rally with no intention of going.
Sun Jun 21 2020
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024