Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Govt sticks to Jan 1, 2025 deadline for social media licensing - Fahmi
Failure to obtain a license after the effective date will constitute an offence, and appropriate legal action may be taken under Act 588.
Fri Nov 15 2024
TikTok gives assurance to cooperate with MCMC, BNM to address cyberbullying, scams
TikTok has also expressed its commitment to supporting Malaysia's efforts as the Chair of ASEAN in 2025, he added.
Thu Nov 14 2024
'Toilet Girl' Marissa Wong makes waves on TikTok
Marissa Wong chooses an unusual subject for her reviews: public toilets across Malaysia.
Fri Nov 08 2024
Canada orders shutdown of TikTok's Canadian business, app access to continue
Canada bans the TikTok app from government-issued devices, saying it presents an unacceptable level of risk to privacy and security.
Thu Nov 07 2024
ByteDance cuts over 700 jobs in Malaysia in shift towards AI moderation, sources say
Most employees in content moderation were notified of their dismissal via email late Wednesday, according to sources.
Fri Oct 11 2024
TikTok faces crucial court hearing that could decide fate in US
TikTok faces a key hearing in a legal battle seeking to block a law that could ban the app used by 170 million Americans as soon as Jan. 19.
Fri Sep 13 2024
School bus driver charged again for offensive TikTok comment
According to the charge, the bus driver is accused of knowingly making and initiating the transmission of an offensive comment in a video.
Thu Sep 12 2024
AWANI Tonight: 6 Sept 2024
#AWANITonight with @fayekwan_
1. Powerlifter Bonnie Bunyau defends Paralympic gold, breaks world record
2. TikToker 'Abang Bas' detained for filming students
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
1. Powerlifter Bonnie Bunyau defends Paralympic gold, breaks world record
2. TikToker 'Abang Bas' detained for filming students
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Fri Sep 06 2024
AWANI Tonight: TikToker ‘Abang Bas’ arrested for filming schoolgirls
A school bus driver, known as Abang Bus, has been remanded for five days after being accused of recording videos of primary schoolgirls to post on TikTok.
Fri Sep 06 2024
Sydney's $15 billion new train line is modern, fast and big on TikTok
Australia's largest public transport project has achieved something few urban planners expect: social media fame.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Food poisoning incident affects over 60 at TikTok's Singapore office
The report showed that people experienced abdominal pain and vomiting and were hospitalized after eating food from the same source.
Wed Jul 31 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
Defence in Zayn Rayyan's death ordered to report contents in TikTok that are contempt of court
The judge said the court had issued a gag order during the proceedings.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Cabinet agrees to set up special committee to address cyberbullying - Fahmi
The Cabinet is of the view that there should be a sterner action against social media platforms in cyberbullying issues, says Fahmi Fadzil.
Fri Jul 19 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024