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Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

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
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16

Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16

Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Indonesia can reach net zero emissions before 2050, president says

Indonesia can reach net zero emissions before 2050, president says

Prabowo Subianto says Indonesia plans to retire all coal and fossil-fuel-fired power plants within the next 15 years.
Thu Nov 21 2024
i-Lindung: RM44.2 mln withdrawn from EPF Akaun Sejahtera as of September 2024 - Lim

i-Lindung: RM44.2 mln withdrawn from EPF Akaun Sejahtera as of September 2024 - Lim

The plan allows EPF members to withdraw funds from their Akaun Sejahtera to purchase life insurance and critical illness coverage under.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Liam Payne's funeral to take place on Wednesday, British media reports

Liam Payne's funeral to take place on Wednesday, British media reports

Liam Payne's body was handed over to his father earlier this month and flown back to his native England.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Levelling the playing field: The call for equal regulation across all platforms

Levelling the playing field: The call for equal regulation across all platforms

Digital platforms like social media share content and ads but are not subject to local governance frameworks.
Tue Nov 19 2024
PM Paetongtarn unaware of plans for Yingluck's return

PM Paetongtarn unaware of plans for Yingluck's return

The only contact Yingluck Shinawatra has made is to call her grandchildren, says Thailand's PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Tue Nov 19 2024
COP29: TNB committed to driving Malaysia's energy transition goals

COP29: TNB committed to driving Malaysia's energy transition goals

TNB plans to strengthen grid infrastructure to meet electricity demand by 2050, supporting Malaysia's economic growth and job creation.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Methane from tropical wetlands is surging, threatening climate plans

Methane from tropical wetlands is surging, threatening climate plans

Wetlands hold huge stores of carbon in the form of dead plant matter that is slowly broken down by soil microbes.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Astro Sound+Vision to elevate Malaysian screen content to access global platforms

Astro Sound+Vision to elevate Malaysian screen content to access global platforms

High-quality post-production is crucial for Malaysian content aiming for international success, says Euan Smith, Group CEO of Astro.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Sri Lankan president's coalition wins big majority in general election

Sri Lankan president's coalition wins big majority in general election

Anura Kumara gains power to push through his plans to fight poverty and graft in the island nation recovering from a financial meltdown.
Fri Nov 15 2024
[OPINION] Strategic positioning in the semiconductor value chain: Malaysia as a neutral haven in the chip war

[OPINION] Strategic positioning in the semiconductor value chain: Malaysia as a neutral haven in the chip war

This article explores how Malaysia can capitalise on this unique opportunity to become a central player in the semiconductor value chain.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Over 200 foreign children, guardians at Baitul Mahabbah, Dewan Rakyat told

Over 200 foreign children, guardians at Baitul Mahabbah, Dewan Rakyat told

Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar saysd their placement at the institution is temporary until process of repatriation to their home is completed.
Thu Nov 14 2024
Malaysia achieves 89 per cent progress in affordable housing target

Malaysia achieves 89 per cent progress in affordable housing target

Nga Kor Ming says the ministry is confident of achieving the 500,000-unit target set under the 12th Malaysia Plan.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Proton to begin local assembly of Saga model in Egypt in December

Proton to begin local assembly of Saga model in Egypt in December

The new assembly plant is set to produce 16,000 units of Proton Saga from 2023 through 2026, with an estimated investment of RM570 million.
Tue Nov 12 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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