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
Trump calls TikTok a threat but says some kids could 'go crazy' without it
Donald Trump said a ban on the popular app would hurt some kids and only strengthen Meta Platforms' Facebook.
Tue Mar 12 2024
Meta's Facebook, Instagram back up after global outage
Many users on rival social media platform X stated they had been booted out of Facebook and Instagram and were unable to log in.
Wed Mar 06 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction
A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim
Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024