IGP calls on public to use tracker app to curb rise in missing person cases
The public can use smartphone tracking apps to locate their children or family members, says the IGP.
Thu Aug 29 2024
Govt will not delay licensing plans for social media, messaging apps - Fahmi
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the implementation of the licensing framework will proceed as scheduled.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Seoul city finds toxic substances in products from Temu and Shein apps
The products have been found to contain toxic substances up to 229 times higher than permitted levels.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Microsoft says cause of outage at 365 apps and services fixed
According to Microsoft, the residual impact of cybersecurity outages are continuing to affect some customers.
Fri Jul 19 2024
Meta to restrict more content for teens as regulatory pressure mounts
All teens will be placed into most restrictive content control settings on apps and additional search terms will be limited on Instagram.
Thu Jan 11 2024
Why a broad US TikTok ban is unlikely to take effect soon
US lawmakers launched two separate bills that allow the president to ban apps like TikTok on grounds they pose a risk to national security.
Fri Mar 24 2023
[COLUMNIST] Clarify MySejahtera deal once and for all
With the expansion of the app, the first question is whether the government has signed a contract for the apps procurement or not.
Tue Jan 03 2023
Digitalisation advances financial inclusion for women, but more is needed - WEF
Women have less access to loans and financial services but adopt financial apps more than men, according to the ASEAN Digital Generation Report 2022.
Wed Dec 07 2022
Dating apps and Telegram: How China protesters are defying authorities
Protesters are trying to evade censors, spread the word about their defiance and strategy, in a high-tech game of cat and mouse with police.
Tue Nov 29 2022
Meta warns of password stealing phone apps
So far this year, Meta has identified more than 400 "malicious" apps tailored for smartphones powered by Apple or Android software.
Mon Oct 10 2022
Apple to hike App Store prices in several countries from Oct
Apple said prices of apps and in-app purchases on its App Store will increase in several countries including Japan, Malaysia.
Tue Sep 20 2022
[COLUMNIST] Prevent another MySejahtera debacle, overhaul government app development ecosystem
MySejahtera app may be the -poster boy- of app debacles at the moment, but there are nearly 200 other apps with similar issues.
Mon Sep 19 2022
Smartphone applications among measures to monitor purchase of subsidised goods - Nanta
The use of smartphone applications to record purchases of controlled goods has been proposed as one of the measures to monitor the distribution of subsidised goods.
Sat Jun 25 2022
Police to investigate viral video of foreigners supporting politicians who insulted Prophet Muhammad
The one-minute-18-second video got 16,000 views, 52 likes and 302 comments and was also detected on other social media apps, Abd Jalil said.
Wed Jun 15 2022
Saudi Arabia introduces new apps in conjunction with haj season
Saudi Arabia has introduced three smart applications including two new ones in conjunction with the pilgrimage season of 1443 H to further streamline the affairs of the pilgrims.
Tue Jun 14 2022
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024