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Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysian man to be publicly caned at mosque for Islamic crime of close proximity

Malaysian man to be publicly caned at mosque for Islamic crime of close proximity

This punishment involves caning, but what makes it unusual this time is the judge's decision for it to be conducted publicly.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists in landmark national security trial

Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists in landmark national security trial

The Chinese and Hong Kong governments say the national security laws were necessary to restore order after mass pro-democracy protests.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Malaysia to protest to Philippines over its new maritime laws

Malaysia to protest to Philippines over its new maritime laws

Datuk Mohamad Alamin says the government found the reference documents reviewed touch on claims to the Malaysian state of Sabah in Borneo.
Thu Nov 14 2024
China opposes new Philippine maritime law, vows to protect South China Sea 'sovereignty'

China opposes new Philippine maritime law, vows to protect South China Sea 'sovereignty'

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed laws defining maritime entitlements and setting sea and air routes to strengthen the Philippines' sovereignty.
Mon Nov 11 2024
Gov't to introduce stricter laws to tackle cyberbullying - Anwar

Gov't to introduce stricter laws to tackle cyberbullying - Anwar

The government will introduce stricter laws to tackle cyberbullying, which is becoming more concerning, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Sat Nov 02 2024
Judge orders Elon Musk to court over $1 million giveaway in US election

Judge orders Elon Musk to court over $1 million giveaway in US election

A judge ordered Elon Musk to attend a Philadelphia hearing on a lawsuit to stop Musks PAC from awarding $1 million to US voters.
Thu Oct 31 2024
Facebook owner Meta faces US$2.8 mln lawsuits in Japan over fake ads

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

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
Lawsuits against Sean 'Diddy' Combs pile up as his lawyers seek gag order

Lawsuits against Sean 'Diddy' Combs pile up as his lawyers seek gag order

Some lawsuits said unidentified celebrities also assaulted Sean 'Diddy' Combs' accusers.
Tue Oct 22 2024
BHP trying to avoid responsibility over Brazilian dam collapse, UK court told

BHP trying to avoid responsibility over Brazilian dam collapse, UK court told

More than 600,000 Brazilians, 46 local governments and around 2,000 businesses are suing BHP over the 2015 collapse of the Mariana dam in southeastern Brazil.
Mon Oct 21 2024
BHP faces $47 billion UK lawsuit over Brazilian dam collapse

BHP faces $47 billion UK lawsuit over Brazilian dam collapse

More than 600,000 Brazilians, 46 local governments, and around 2,000 businesses are suing BHP over the collapse of the dam.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual abuse in six new lawsuits

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual abuse in six new lawsuits

Sean "Diddy" Combs was confronted with six new sexual abuse lawsuits on Monday, including one accusing the rap mogul of assaulting a minor.
Tue Oct 15 2024
A decade of Jokowi: Indonesia's democracy icon leaves illiberal legacy, critics say

A decade of Jokowi: Indonesia's democracy icon leaves illiberal legacy, critics say

Jokowi leaves office facing accusations he has tried to change laws to benefit his family, and co-opt state bodies to control his opponents.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Terengganu to adopt cautious approach to GISB business premises sealing - MB

Terengganu to adopt cautious approach to GISB business premises sealing - MB

Terengganu MB says govt will first assess the situation from a legal perspective to mitigate the risk of potential lawsuits.
Wed Oct 02 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024