Malaysia to host ASEAN round table meeting in 2025 focusing on online service licensing
Datuk Mohamad Fauzi says the roundtable will share perspectives, experiences, and challenges on online service licensing in ASEAN.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Cabinet to consider Online Safety Bill soon
M. Kulasegaran says the Bill intends to ensure a safe online environment for Malaysians, particularly children.
Mon Nov 18 2024
China warns young soldiers against online dating, gambling
Young soldiers should avoid revealing their military identity online as they could be "extremely easy" targets of criminals.
Sun Nov 10 2024
Prison inmates' families permitted Deepavali visits on Nov 2-3
For families unable to attend in person, online visitation sessions will be available from Nov 4 to 6.
Mon Oct 28 2024
Special documentary on King's installation ceremony now available online
The documentary is available on the official YouTube platform of Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar.
Mon Oct 28 2024
Online safety bill a move to fix 'lacuna' in law - Fahmi
A 'lacuna in the law' is the term given to any situation where there is no applicable law in place.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Blinken urges halt to Middle East conflict as Israel bombs historic Lebanese port city
Israel began to bomb the UNESCO-listed port city of Tyre roughly three hours after issuing an order online for residents to flee.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Online Safety Bill to curb criminal activities on social media - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil says it will ensure social media platform operators are more proactive in curbing criminal activities on their platforms.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Four loan sharks held for alleged involvement in paint splashing, arson in six states
The syndicate is believed to have conducted illegal money-lending activities, involving loan sharks and online money-lending, police said.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Online safety bill to mandate three key responsibilities for platform providers
The main goal is to combat cybercrimes like online fraud to protect users.
Wed Oct 16 2024
One in eight girls and women raped or sexually assaulted before age 18, UNICEF says
The number rises, when taking into account "non-contact" forms of sexual violence, such as online or verbal abuse, UNICEF reported.
Thu Oct 10 2024
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
BNM issues commemorative coins to mark Sultan Ibrahim's installation as 17th King
The coins will be available in three denominations and will be available for purchase through BNM's online system.
Wed Oct 02 2024
How South Asian workers land in modern slavery in the Middle East
For thousands from India, Bangladesh, Nepal and other countries, shadowy recruiters and online slave markets turn dreams into nightmares.
Sat Sep 21 2024
Wan Saiful trial: Prosecution witness says RM38,160 deposited into Sinar Karangkraf account
According to Sinar Karangkraf's bank statement, the money was deposited into the company's account via an online transaction, witness told.
Wed Sep 18 2024
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
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024