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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
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
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
Governments are pushing teen social media bans - but behind the scenes is a messy fight over science

Governments are pushing teen social media bans - but behind the scenes is a messy fight over science

Does reducing social media improve teen mental health?
Sun Nov 10 2024
Israel to collect soccer fans from Amsterdam after apparent antisemitic attacks

Israel to collect soccer fans from Amsterdam after apparent antisemitic attacks

The Israeli embassy in The Hague said mobs had chanted anti-Israel slogans and shared videos of their violence on social media.
Fri Nov 08 2024
Answering the call to reimagine cities for a liveable future

Answering the call to reimagine cities for a liveable future

As urbanisation accelerates, cities face mounting challenges, from climate impacts to issues of social equity.
Fri Nov 08 2024
No plans to block social media platforms that fail to register for licensing - Fahmi

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 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
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 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

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

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
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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

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

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

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

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