ByteDance cuts over 700 jobs in Malaysia in shift towards AI moderation, sources say
Most employees in content moderation were notified of their dismissal via email late Wednesday, according to sources.
Fri Oct 11 2024
TikTok faces crucial court hearing that could decide fate in US
TikTok faces a key hearing in a legal battle seeking to block a law that could ban the app used by 170 million Americans as soon as Jan. 19.
Fri Sep 13 2024
School bus driver charged again for offensive TikTok comment
According to the charge, the bus driver is accused of knowingly making and initiating the transmission of an offensive comment in a video.
Thu Sep 12 2024
AWANI Tonight: 6 Sept 2024
#AWANITonight with @fayekwan_
1. Powerlifter Bonnie Bunyau defends Paralympic gold, breaks world record
2. TikToker 'Abang Bas' detained for filming students
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
1. Powerlifter Bonnie Bunyau defends Paralympic gold, breaks world record
2. TikToker 'Abang Bas' detained for filming students
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Fri Sep 06 2024
AWANI Tonight: TikToker ‘Abang Bas’ arrested for filming schoolgirls
A school bus driver, known as Abang Bus, has been remanded for five days after being accused of recording videos of primary schoolgirls to post on TikTok.
Fri Sep 06 2024
Sydney's $15 billion new train line is modern, fast and big on TikTok
Australia's largest public transport project has achieved something few urban planners expect: social media fame.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Food poisoning incident affects over 60 at TikTok's Singapore office
The report showed that people experienced abdominal pain and vomiting and were hospitalized after eating food from the same source.
Wed Jul 31 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
Defence in Zayn Rayyan's death ordered to report contents in TikTok that are contempt of court
The judge said the court had issued a gag order during the proceedings.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Cabinet agrees to set up special committee to address cyberbullying - Fahmi
The Cabinet is of the view that there should be a sterner action against social media platforms in cyberbullying issues, says Fahmi Fadzil.
Fri Jul 19 2024
Communications Minister: No directive to media outlets to disable comment sections
The Federal Court ruled that the platform is accountable for the comments posted, so we must exercise caution with the comments that appear.
Thu Jul 18 2024
Clearer cyberbullying definition needed to ensure appropriate punishment - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said the ministry is also re-examining the definition of cyberbullying, and the appropriate punishment.
Wed Jul 17 2024
Government considering introducing specific provision on cyberbullying in Penal Code
The proposed amendment will define the term cyberbullying and classify it as a specific offence in Malaysia.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Female TikTok account owner arrested for threatening, slandering influencer
A woman was arrested over alleged threats against social influencer Rajeswary on her TikTok account after receiving a complaint from a man.
Mon Jul 08 2024
Not all TikTok content removal based on request of MCMC, Malaysian govt
Teo Nie Ching said content removal depends on platform providers' evaluation based on reports of user or authority abuse.
Tue Jul 02 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