Online spaces are rife with toxicity. Well-designed AI tools can help clean them up
Imagine scrolling through social media or playing an online game, only to be interrupted by insulting and harassing comments.
Sun Oct 06 2024
Anwar tells Meta to stop acting as instruments of Israel
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim slammed Meta for insulting Palestinians by removing content related to assassination of Ismail Haniyeh.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Thai court grants Thaksin bail, other politically charged cases to be heard in July
Thaksin Shinawatra avoided pre-trial detention for allegedly insulting the monarchy after a criminal court granted him bail today.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Thai opposition lawmaker sentenced to 2 years in jail for insulting monarchy
The law is one of the strictest of its kind in the world and seeks to protect Thailand's powerful monarchy from criticism.
Mon May 27 2024
Convicted Thai ex-PM Thaksin facing possible royal insults charge
Insulting the crown is a serious offence in Thailand, where constitution states the king must be held in a position of "revered worship".
Tue Feb 06 2024
Wan Ji to begin nine months' jail sentence for insulting Selangor Sultan today
Independent speaker Wan Ji Wan Hussin was ordered to begin serving his sentence for publishing offensive words and insulting the Sultan of Selangor via Facebook 11 years ago.
Mon Sep 25 2023
Papagomo fined RM2,100 for hurting, insulting Syed Saddiq
Papagomo was found guilty of injuring Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, as well as hurling disrespectful and insulting words at him.
Tue Sep 12 2023
Defamation suit settled, Roslin apologises to Kenny Goh
Muhammad Roslin Hashim apologised to Datuk Kenny Goh Chee Keong for making defamatory statements and insulting the latter live on Facebook.
Wed Sep 06 2023
Not right to equate Muhammad Sanusi's arrest with PM's in 1998 - Fahmi
In 2021 there was an elderly man who was arrested at 3 or 4 am for allegedly insulting Kedah MB Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor.
Wed Jul 19 2023
Sanusi's statement: Sultan of Selangor considers matter not over yet
The Sultan of Selangor, said the issue which is considered insulting to the Selangor royal institution, is not over yet.
Mon Jul 17 2023
Inspector Sheila charged with insulting modesty of two men, criminally intimidating elderly woman
Sheila Sharon Steven Kumar pleaded not guilty to all three charges.
Mon Jun 26 2023
Seven IPs on offensive content opened since Dec 1 last year - Deputy Minister
Seven IPs have been opened regarding the spread of insulting content against religion, race, and the royal institutions, from Dec 1 last year to Jan 6 this year, said deputy minister Teo Nie Ching.
Sun Jan 08 2023
Explainer: Why is Indonesia's new criminal code so controversial?
Indonesia's new criminal code ushers in a raft of new laws, including banning sex outside of marriage and insulting the president.
Thu Jan 05 2023
Pas, UMNO should avoid attacking one another - Ismail Sabri
Pas and UMNO should avoid insulting or hurling attacks against one another, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Sun Oct 16 2022
Cops seek Twitter user 'zulisfine' to assist in probe into insulting remark
The owner of the Twitter account 'zulisfine' has been urged to come forward to assist in the probe into a viral statement that allegedly insulted members of the PDRM.
Sun Aug 21 2022
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
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