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The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

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
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
Southeast Asia rises to climate challenges: Uniting nature, technology, and collaboration at COP29

Southeast Asia rises to climate challenges: Uniting nature, technology, and collaboration at COP29

As one of the regions most exposed to climate risks, Southeast Asia faces significant economic, social and natural challenges.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Gisele Pelicot lambasts cowardice of men accused of her mass rape

Gisele Pelicot lambasts cowardice of men accused of her mass rape

Gisele Pelicot tells the court hearing the trial that France's patriarchal society must change.
Tue Nov 19 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
Cyberbullying: MCMC received 27 reports a day - Fahmi

Cyberbullying: MCMC received 27 reports a day - Fahmi

Fahmi Fadzil says the figure shows a significant increase compared to the previous 10 cases per day.
Tue Nov 19 2024
How social media is reshaping human connection

How social media is reshaping human connection

New hypothesis reveals social media's impact on human connection, possibly worsening social inequalities and mental health issues.
Sun Nov 17 2024
Chinese social media reels over young woman's illegal surrogacy case

Chinese social media reels over young woman's illegal surrogacy case

Authorities pledge a strict crackdown on illegal practices, including buying/selling of sperm, eggs, and surrogacy services.
Sat Nov 16 2024
Govt sticks to Jan 1, 2025 deadline for social media licensing - Fahmi

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
Soccer - FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid due to human rights issues, says Amnesty

Soccer - FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid due to human rights issues, says Amnesty

Votes are due to be held at the FIFA Congress next month to approve the 2030 and 2034 World Cups, though each has only a single bid.
Mon Nov 11 2024
Soccer - New Man United boss Amorim says he's ready for the challenge

Soccer - New Man United boss Amorim says he's ready for the challenge

New Manchester United coach is set to arrive on a contract until June 2027.
Mon Nov 11 2024
Soccer - Van Nistelrooy says final emotional moments as United boss did not feel like goodbye

Soccer - Van Nistelrooy says final emotional moments as United boss did not feel like goodbye

Manchester United has three wins and a draw in four games across all competitions since Van Nistelrooy took temporary charge.
Mon Nov 11 2024
How close are we to an accurate AI fake news detector?

How close are we to an accurate AI fake news detector?

In the ambitious pursuit to tackle the harms from false content on social media and news websites, data scientists are getting creative.
Sun Nov 10 2024
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 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