AWANI Tonight: Social media licensing law receives pushback from industryy
The new social media regulation requiring platforms with over 8 million users to obtain licensing, has met with opposition from major tech companies..
Tue Oct 01 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
Govt will not delay licensing plans for social media, messaging apps - Fahmi
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the implementation of the licensing framework will proceed as scheduled.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Social media licence not applicable to individual users - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said users do not need to obtain the licence as the licensing requirement only applies to social media service providers.
Thu Aug 01 2024
MP Hassan rejects Ambiga's claim of Unity Gov't being dictatorial
Hassan Abdul Karim said the government can be challenged for the social media licensing plan, but calling it dictatorial is unfair.
Tue Jul 30 2024
The Malaysian gov't must halt any hasty decisions on social media licensing
There is growing concern that such regulations could threaten the fundamental democratic values underpinning the nation's governance.
Mon Jul 29 2024
No lifting of ban on issuance of liquor licences - DBKL
The new Excise Licensing Board has carried out its existing functions and is only considering licence renewal applications.
Tue Dec 05 2023
Gamers to bid farewell to FIFA franchise after 30 years
The end of the deal with FIFA came after the football body reportedly raised its licensing fee demand from $150 million a year to $250 million.
Sun Oct 02 2022
Facebook, Google, WhatsApp illegal in Indonesia unless they register for licences
The digital giants are given time until Wednesday to complete the registration for licensing.
Tue Jul 19 2022
N.Sembilan records RM9.3 mln in revenue from forest licensing
The Negeri Sembilan government recorded RM9.3 million in revenue through 3,706 hectares of licenced permanent forest reserves from 2019 to 2021.
Tue Apr 19 2022
MCMC sets conditions for DNB to ensure fair pricing in 5G services - KKMM
MCMC has set licensing conditions on Digital Nasional Berhad's (DNB) responsibility regarding 5G access pricing to ensure the cost of services offered is reasonable.
Wed Nov 24 2021
Matilda, Willy Wonka join Netflix catalog as it buys Roald Dahl's works
The deal expands Netflix's existing licensing agreement with The Roald Dahl Story Co to create animated series based on the author's books.
Wed Sep 22 2021
Agile regulatory reform: Should it first begin from the legislators and regulators?
The country will soon be going through the recovery phase, let's make it easier to bounce back by removing unnecessary regulatory hindrances.
Wed Aug 11 2021
Malaysia's Petronas says may not bid for South Sudan oil license
Petronas is undertaking a strategic review of its assets to ensure that its portfolio remains resilient and commercially viable.
Wed Jul 07 2021
Exclusive: Facebook rejects talks with Australia publisher, testing world's toughest online law
Australia's competition watchdog is looking into a claim that Facebook Inc refused a publisher's request to negotiate a licensing deal.
Fri Jun 25 2021
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