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
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
No plans to block social media platforms that fail to register for licensing - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil says users would still be able to access and use the platforms after the regulation comes into force.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Australia proposes 'world-leading' ban on social media for children under 16
Australia is trialing an age-verification system to assist in blocking children from accessing social media platforms.
Thu Nov 07 2024
AG wants donation drive for his retirement gift to stop
The matter went viral on social media platforms after the AGC personnel were allegedly asked to make monetary contributions.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Musk's X ineffective against surge in US election misinformation, report says
Social media platforms have been under scrutiny over misinformation and conspiracy theories, including false information on elections.
Fri Nov 01 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
India acts to curb spread of hoax bomb threats on social media
The Indian government on Saturday directed social media platforms to prevent the dissemination of hoax bomb threats targeting airlines, schools, hospitals and hotels across the South Asian country.
Sun Oct 27 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
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
Musk calls Australian government 'fascists' over misinformation law
The proposed law would require tech platforms to set codes of conduct to stop dangerous falsehoods spreading and be approved by a regulator.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Half of Malaysia’s ads expenditure goes to social media - Fahmi
RM25 billion of Malaysia's RM4.5 billion annual ad spend goes to social media platforms, says Fahmi Fadzil.
Fri Sep 06 2024
Social media platforms must put AI label on every AI-generated content - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said all social media platform operators should be held responsible for whatever incidents happening on their platforms.
Thu Aug 15 2024
Meta says Malaysian PM Anwar's posts on Haniyeh assassination were removed in error
Meta apologises for "an operational error", saying that the content had been restored with "the correct newsworthy label.
Tue Aug 06 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
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
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