France tightens steps to prevent one of Osama bin Laden’s sons from returning
French authorities ordered Omar Binladin out of the country for social media posts deemed sympathetic of terrorism.
Wed Oct 09 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
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
GISBH: MCMC to remove content from social media if there's police instruction - Fahmi
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said he has also asked MCMC to review and monitor content related to the group on social media.
Wed Sep 25 2024
Alif Teega, Aisyah Hijanah charged with misappropriation of more than RM1.52 million collected for charity
Social media influencer Mohd Hazalif Mohd Hazani, better known as Alif Teega, and his wife Aisyah Hijanah Azhari pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Fake Kamala hit-and-run story is the work of Russian propaganda group, Microsoft says
The fake narrative was one of several concocted attacks on the Democratic presidential candidate that went viral on social media.
Wed Sep 18 2024
Instagram rolls out teen accounts with privacy, parental controls as scrutiny mounts
Teens around the world will start to get teen accounts in January.
Wed Sep 18 2024
AWANI Tonight: 17 Sept 2024
#AWANITonight with @fayekwan_
1. MOH reports first Mpox case of 2024
2. Social media: Should M’sia implement stricter rules for children?
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1. MOH reports first Mpox case of 2024
2. Social media: Should M’sia implement stricter rules for children?
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Tue Sep 17 2024
AWANI Tonight: Should M'sia implement stricter controls for children on social media?
Dr Benjamin Loh from Taylor's University shares his insights about the necessity for setting a minimum age limit for children to use social media in Malaysia.
Tue Sep 17 2024
AWANI Tonight: 12 Sept 2024
#AWANITonight with @_farhanasheikh
1. GISBH denies sexual assault in welfare homes after 402 children rescued
2. Child safety: Sounding the alarm on underage social media content
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1. GISBH denies sexual assault in welfare homes after 402 children rescued
2. Child safety: Sounding the alarm on underage social media content
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Thu Sep 12 2024
AWANI Tonight: Sounding the alarm on underage content
Kaiser Ho from Monsters Among Us discusses the problematic nature of exposing minors in social media content without their consent.
Thu Sep 12 2024
As Harris and Trump debated, a social media battle raged
A secondary battle played out on social media through clips and video edits of memorable debate moments.
Wed Sep 11 2024
AWANI Tonight: 10 Sept 2024
#AWANITonight with @sarayamia
1. No lockdowns, no new Mpox cases so far - Health Minister
2. Australia plans social media minimum age limit
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1. No lockdowns, no new Mpox cases so far - Health Minister
2. Australia plans social media minimum age limit
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Tue Sep 10 2024
Australia plans social media minimum age limit, angering youth digital advocates
Anthony Albanese said the government would run an age verification trial before introducing age minimum laws for social media this year.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Harris' debate plan: Goad Trump, call out lies, create social media moments
Kamala Harris has delivered a handful of policy-focused speeches but US voters will be watching closely for more details.
Fri Sep 06 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Minimum wage to increase to RM1,700 effective Feb 1, 2025
The Progressive Wage Policy would be fully enforced next year with an allocation of RM200 million, benefiting 50,000 workers.
Fri Oct 18 2024