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
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
Malayan Flour, Dindings Poultry to challenge MyCC's RM70 mln penalty decision
In a Bursa Malaysia filing today, the companies said that the MyCC's finding of infringement was without merit.
Tue Dec 26 2023
Mariah Carey hit with copyright lawsuit over 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'
The lawsuit has been brought by songwriter Andy Stone who alleges he co-wrote a song with the same title five years earlier.
Thu Jun 09 2022
'Top Gun' heirs sue Paramount over 'Top Gun: Maverick'
The family of the author sued Paramount Pictures for copyright infringement over this year's blockbuster sequel "Top Gun: Maverick."
Tue Jun 07 2022
Apple: Third patent infringement conviction in a year
Apple has been ordered to pay 300 million dollars in damages to the company Optis Wireless for patent infringement.
Wed Aug 18 2021
Jury tells Apple to pay $308.5 million for patent infringement
PMC, a licensing firm, had originally sued Apple in 2015 alleging the tech giant's iTunes service infringed seven of its patents.
Sat Mar 20 2021
Jerusalem as Israel's capital: Malaysia wants US to reconsider its decision
Any attempts to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, are considered aggression not only against the Arab and Islamic Ummah, but are also infringements on the rights of Muslims and Christians.
Thu Dec 07 2017
Two companies ordered to pay for Doraemon copyright infringement
Two companies in eastern China have been ordered to pay 130,000 yuan in compensation for copyright infringement of the popular Japanese cartoon character Doraemon.
Wed Apr 26 2017
Disney stole 'Zootopia,' writer claims in U.S. lawsuit
Gary Goldman filed his copyright infringement lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles.
Wed Mar 22 2017
PIAM, members given a month to provide evidence on non-infringement of Competition Act
This is against the backdrop of the MyCC recently imposing a RM213.4 million penalty on PIAM and the 22 local general insurers for an "anti-competitive agreement".
Mon Mar 06 2017
Google, unlike Microsoft, must turn over foreign emails: U.S. judge
A U.S. judge has ordered Google to comply with search warrants seeking customer emails stored outside the United States, diverging from a federal appeals court that reached the opposite conclusion.
Sun Feb 05 2017
Chinese firms ordered to pay Disney, Pixar $194,000 for copying 'Cars'
The ruling is the latest in a slew of intellectual property wins for large foreign firms, who have complained about widespread copyright infringement in China.
Sat Dec 31 2016
Nokia sues Apple for patent infringement
Finnish Nokia says since 2011, "Apple has declined subsequent offers made by Nokia to license other of its patented inventions which are used by many of Apple's products."
Thu Dec 22 2016
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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