US music industry takes legal action against AI companies
The music industry in the United States has joined the efforts to hold AI companies accountable for copyright infringement
Wed Jun 26 2024
Malaysia on a warpath to best digital piracy
On December 22, 2021, Malaysia amended its Copyright Law, adding Section 43AA which makes it illegal to commit or assist in copyright infringement using streaming technology.
Sun Mar 24 2024
Elon Musk's X escapes most of lawsuit over copyrighted songs
The 17 music publishers had sued X of infringing copyrights on nearly 1,700 songs by letting people post music online without permission.
Wed Mar 06 2024
Thai govt affirms copyright on elephant, cat-patterned pants
Wutthikrai Leeviraphan further revealed, preliminary checks found elephant-patterned pants are the embodiment of Thai craftsmanship.
Tue Feb 06 2024
New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft for copyright infringement
US newspaper The New York Times is suing Microsoft and OpenAI, alleging copyright infringement.
Thu Dec 28 2023
Korean govt to exclude AI content from copyright protection
The culture ministry announced it will not grant copyright registration to artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content.
Wed Dec 27 2023
RM10,000 fine for selling TV box with unauthorised content
Earlier this year, six individuals have been charged and fined for the same offence under the Copyright (Amendment) Act 2022.
Fri Nov 10 2023
Thomson Reuters AI copyright dispute must go to trial, judge says
A jury must decide the outcome of a lawsuit by Thomson Reuters accusing Ross Intelligence of unlawfully copying content from Westlaw.
Tue Sep 26 2023
Dua Lipa sued by 'talk box' musician in latest 'Levitating' lawsuit
Bosko Kante said in the lawsuit, the use of his performance on three remixes of Dua Lipa's hit song infringed his copyright.
Wed Aug 02 2023
One individual pleaded guilty to selling TV boxes with unauthorised content
Tiew Ai Teng, 38, was found in possession of 5 Android TV Boxes preloaded with unauthorised content.
Fri Jun 16 2023
Twitter hit with US$250 million copyright lawsuit from music publishers
Seventeen music publishers, who hold the rights to music from artists including Drake, Taylor Swift and Adele, filed the joint lawsuit.
Thu Jun 15 2023
Ed Sheeran beats second copyright lawsuit over 'Thinking Out Loud'
Sheeran won a separate jury trial over the songs in the same court earlier this month.
Wed May 17 2023
Ed Sheeran did not violate 'Let's Get It On' copyright, US jury finds
It's devastating to be accused of stealing someone else's song when we've put so much work into our livelihoods, Ed Sheeran said.
Fri May 05 2023
Did the AI Drake song breach copyright?
Andres Guadamuz said enforcement of these rights is "very hit and miss" and taken much more seriously in some countries than others.
Mon Apr 24 2023
AI-generated song imitating Drake yanked from streaming services
The use of AI in music is the subject of debate in the industry, with some denouncing copyright abuses and others praising its prowess.
Wed Apr 19 2023
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
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024