Govt sticks to Jan 1, 2025 deadline for social media licensing - Fahmi
Failure to obtain a license after the effective date will constitute an offence, and appropriate legal action may be taken under Act 588.
Fri Nov 15 2024
JPJ to expand MyLesen B2 Programme to IPT, public college and school students
The programme will focus on students of higher education institutions, public colleges, and school students from lower-income backgrounds.
Thu Nov 14 2024
Operation found many motorcyclists not having license, valid road tax - RTD
A total of 28,811 notices were issued by the Road Transport Department for various offences since the operation was implemented on Nov 1.
Fri Nov 08 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
Dungun UiTM crash: Woman driver does not have driving license - Police
The female suspect who mowed down four Dungun UiTM students causing three deaths, was found not to have a driver's license.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Man arrested near Trump rally in California faces gun charges
The man was found in possession of loaded firearms, multiple passports and a fake license plate, the local sheriff said.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Licensing social media: Govt open to inputs from various parties - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said engagement with stakeholders will continue before the social media license takes effect on January 1, 2025.
Wed Aug 28 2024
Tech giants urge Malaysia to pause plan for social media platform licenses
No platform can be expected to register under these conditions, said AIC Managing Director Jeff Paine.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Special program to transit from B1, B2 LMM to B from Oct 1 - Loke
Anthony Loke Siew Fook said to join the transition program, one must hold an active B1 or B2 class LMM for at least 10 consecutive years.
Fri Aug 02 2024
New regulatory license for social media platforms in Malaysia to fight cyber offences
If social media services fail to apply for a license by 1 January 2025 then legal action will be taken against them, said MCMC.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Philippines to start winding down operations of offshore gaming hubs
The Philippines' gaming regulator said it will cancel the licenses of offshore gambling firms and implement a total ban on the industry.
Tue Jul 23 2024
Parliament: OKU with D/DA driving license, not prohibited from having PSV E-Hailing License
Deputy Transport Minister said they can apply for a license with health verification from a registered medical practitioner.
Wed Jul 10 2024
UN experts say firms sending arms to Israel could be complicit in abuses
The group of experts said Israel should halt their transfers of war materiel, "even if they are executed under existing export licenses".
Sat Jun 22 2024
Subsidised rice worth RM2.1mil seized from unlicensed warehouse in Sibu
KPKM said various grades of rice including imported white rice were seized during the operation which was found not issued with a license.
Wed May 22 2024
Parties mentioned in casino news report must take necessary action - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim suggested all parties mentioned in recent report by a foreign news agency, to take necessary action against them.
Fri Apr 26 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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
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 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
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
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
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
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024