Australia's world-first social media ban for children under 16 attracts mixed reaction
Platforms now have a social responsibility to ensure the safety of our kids is a priority for them, says Australian PM Anthony Albanese.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Australia passes social media ban for children under 16
The law forces tech giants from Instagram and Facebook owner Meta to TikTok to stop minors logging in or face fines of up to A$49.5 million.
Thu Nov 28 2024
Meta says Malaysia's social media licensing plan lacks clarity, threatens innovation
Meta criticises Malaysia's plan to require social media platforms to apply for a regulatory license by January.
Wed Oct 30 2024
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 to face more lawsuits in Japan over scam ads
The plaintiffs argue that Meta must investigate ads and prevent harmful content from being posted on social media.
Wed Oct 23 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
PM to deliver special address in conjunction with National Day celebrations
The special address will be broadcast live through local media stations as well as through the prime minister's official Facebook.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Global IT outage: KTMB confirms disruption of ticketing, customer service channels
KTMB in a Facebook post today stated that restoration works to rectify the technical disruptions are actively underway.
Fri Jul 19 2024
Meta restores Facebook posts by Malaysian media on PM Anwar's meeting with Hamas
Meta said Facebook posts by Malaysian media covering PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's meeting with a Hamas leader, were removed in error.
Thu May 16 2024
Malaysia to ask Meta to explain removal of Facebook posts on PM's Hamas meeting
Malaysia's communications regulator had received complaints regarding the removal of the Facebook posts.
Wed May 15 2024
Retired lecturer loses over RM1 mln in online investment scam
According to police, the victim joined an investment scheme known as Gold Futures XAUUSD, which was advertised on Facebook.
Tue Apr 09 2024
Islamic organisations must continue to play a role in fostering unity - PM Anwar
Anwar conveyed his hope in a post on his official Facebook page after receiving a courtesy call from the leadership of Wadah Pencerdasan Umat Malaysia (WADAH),
Tue Apr 02 2024
Bangladesh mulls temporary suspension of Facebook, YouTube
Bangladeshi minister says, the social media platforms are not sincere about the government's recommendations on various issues.
Mon Apr 01 2024
Sultan Ibrahim keeps Raya card tradition alive
According to a post on His Majesty's official Facebook page, Sultan Ibrahim signed 200 Raya greeting cards yesterday.
Wed Mar 27 2024
PADU sees more than 4.3 million registrations
Based on the status uploaded on PADU official Facebook page, Selangor recorded 650,000 individuals registered.
Tue Mar 12 2024
Communications, delivery mechanisms key to effective RON95 targeted subsidy rollout - Experts
As Malaysia prepares to roll out a targeted RON95 subsidy scheme next year, experts are raising concerns about implementation challenges.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Rattled by China, West scrambles to rejig critical minerals supply chains
China's trade restrictions on strategic minerals are starting to hit Western companies where it hurts.
Fri Dec 06 2024
France's Macron says he will appoint a new prime minister in the coming days
French President Emmanuel Macron says he would name a successor to Barnier "in the coming days."
Fri Dec 06 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Analysing the Gus Miftah-Sunhaji incident from humour theories perspective](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/71733482764_Gusmiftah.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Analysing the Gus Miftah-Sunhaji incident from humour theories perspective")
[COLUMNIST] Analysing the Gus Miftah-Sunhaji incident from humour theories perspective
According to the superiority theory of humour, jokes originate when a person perceives himself as superior to others.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Bloodstains found in murdered student's dormitory, Court told
Upon inspection bloodstains were found on the floor and on the mattress belonging to the victim.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Batu Puteh RCI report reveals weaknesses, elements of betrayal - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the country must defend every inch of its land to the fullest.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Singapore's civil service ranked world's best in Oxford University study
Singapore finished ahead of Norway, Canada and Denmark in the inaugural Blavatnik Index of Public Administration.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Flood victims can use MyJPJ app for lost, damaged vehicle documents - JPJ
Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli says all the relevant documents are accessible via the MyJPJ application.
Fri Dec 06 2024
NASA announces further delays in Artemis moon missions
Bill Nelson announces delays in NASA's Artemis program, postponing the return of astronauts to the moon for the first time since 1972.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Appeals Court dismisses Lim Guan Eng’s defamation appeal against MCA VP, The Star
The court also ordered Lim Guan Eng to pay RM30,000 to Datuk Tan Teik Cheng and RM40,000 to The Star Media Group Berhad in legal costs.
Fri Dec 06 2024