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
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
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
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
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
MOTAC suspends approval of advertisements on umrah packages
The approval process for the advertisement of umrah packages has been suspended from Jan 8, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) said in a statement today.
Sun Jan 09 2022
Dr Mahathir denies claims of using cryptocurrency
Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has denied the claims that he is using cryptocurrency as he only uses fiat money or physical money.
Mon Nov 01 2021
KPKT denies involvement in advertisement offering EPF loan scheme
The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) today denied any involvement in advertisements offering Employees Provident Fund (EPF) loan schemes that have gone viral on social media and websites.
Wed Oct 06 2021
No entry of foreign workers, including maids, until Dec 31 - Saravanan
Private employment agencies are advised not to make any advertisements that mislead employers on entry of foreign maids into the country.
Sun Sep 19 2021
No need for birthday ads, help Sarawak COVID Fund instead - Abang Johari
Those planning to place advertisements to congratulate the Sarawak Chief Minister on his 71st birthday tomorrow have been requested to instead channel the funds to the State COVID-19 Disaster Fund.
Tue Aug 03 2021
'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