Facebook owner Meta faces US$2.8 mln lawsuits in Japan over fake ads
The plaintiffs claim Meta must investigate ads and block them if it can foresee potential harm to users.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Facebook owner Meta restarts facial recognition tech in 'celeb-bait' crackdown
Meta said it will enroll about 50,000 public figures in a trial which involves automatically comparing their Facebook profile photos with images used in suspected scam advertisements.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Saudi Arabia advises Muslims not to be deceived by fake Hajj advertisements on social media
The fake advertisements aim to mislead and deceive the public about services provided through unknown individuals or agencies.
Mon May 13 2024
KKD to summon social media platform providers over inappropriate ads
Fahmi Fadzil said the discussion aimed at getting clarifications concerning inappropriate and offensive advertisements.
Thu Nov 30 2023
No new allocation for advertisements, promotion for Malaysia MADANI this year - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said MADANI Government is utilising balance of the allocation approved and signed under previous government.
Tue Nov 07 2023
Teacher in Melaka loses RM37,750 in fraudulent sale of cat
The teacher was cheated after she responded to an advertisement on the sale of a Munchkin cat on Facebook recently.
Mon Aug 28 2023
Musk's X social media platform reinstates Kanye West's account
It was reported that, Kanye West won't be eligible to monetize his account on X, and advertisements won't appear next to his posts.
Mon Jul 31 2023
Journalism in digital age, attracting advertisement revenue among key topics in HAWANA forum
The Forum will be held on the second of the three-day event which kicks off on May 27.
Fri May 26 2023
MCMC to act on Coldplay ticket resale ads on social media - Fahmi
The MCMC has been instructed to take action on Coldplay ticket resale advertisements on social media, said KKD Minister Fahmi Fadzil
Thu May 18 2023
Beware of misleading ad on driving licence - RTD
Zailani said the advertisement used the photo of a China doll as the profile picture to attract the attention of social media users.
Sun Jan 01 2023
Cyber criminals hold Asian tech workers captive in scam factories
Thousands of people have been lured by social media advertisements promising well-paid jobs in Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, only to find themselves forced to defraud strangers.
Wed Nov 02 2022
1MDB allowed to deliver writ of summons to Jho Low's elder sister in Singapore
The writ is to be delivered through an advertisement in the island republic's newspaper, The Straits Times.
Tue Oct 25 2022
Dutch city to ban meat ads in world first claim
The city of Haarlem is set to become the first in the world to ban advertisements for most meat because of its impact on climate change.
Fri Sep 16 2022
Tough economic situation: No need for birthday ads for me - Abang Jo
Abang Jo calls on friends and well-wishers not to spend on newspapers advertisements for his 72nd birthday tomorrow.
Wed Aug 03 2022
Summons discount offer on WhatsApp is fake - PDRM
PDRM today confirmed that the promotional advertisement offering up to 50 pct discount on summons until July 20 on the WhatsApp application was fake.
Sun Jul 17 2022
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