Sri Lanka passes new law to regulate online content
The Online Safety Bill proposes jail terms for content that a five-member commission considers illegal.
Thu Jan 25 2024
World Economic Forum panel stresses need to regulate AI
American singer, songwriter and producer Will.i.am warned that AI is rapidly reshaping the job market, predicting significant job losses.
Thu Jan 18 2024
MCMC reviews regulatory framework due to increasing level of content exploitation
MCMC said several Over-The-Top (OTT) applications and social media platforms are seen as failing to regulate the use of their platform.
Fri May 12 2023
Calls to regulate AI are growing louder. But how exactly do you regulate a technology like this?
Future of Life Institute cautioned that AI systems with -human-competitive intelligence- could become a major threat to humanity.
Wed Apr 05 2023
Vape tax moderate approach to regulate smoking products - PM Anwar
Pm Anwar said the government also remained firm in prohibiting smoking in places such as schools and Parliament.
Tue Apr 04 2023
KPDNHEP studying recommendation on regulating beauty treatment centres - Nanta
KPDNHEP is studying the recommendation on the need to regulate beauty treatment service centres in the country.
Fri Sep 30 2022
Malaysian Space Board Act 2022 to regulate country's space, space-related activities
MOSTI said the act was needed to protect the government from liability for damage caused by any space object.
Wed Feb 09 2022
Draft of new act on tobacco, e-cigarette to be tabled in Parliament next year
MOH is expected to table the draft of a new act to regulate the use of tobacco and electronic cigarette products in the first session of the Dewan Rakyat sitting next year.
Tue Nov 23 2021
Need to formulate law for gig workers being studied - Saravanan
The Ministry of Human Resources is looking into the need for a law, specifically to regulate gig workers and protect their welfare as this group is not covered by the Employment Act 1955.
Tue Nov 09 2021
MOTAC to look into need for mechanism to regulate OTA - Nancy
MOTAC will look into the need for a mechanism to regulate the services and operations of Online Travel Agents (OTA) in the country, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Tue Oct 05 2021
A report on the EU's proposed 'Artificial Intelligence' law focuses on high-risk AI
The EU is in the midst of a reflection on the guidelines and ordinances to adopt in order to regulate the use of artificial intelligence.
Wed Sep 15 2021
Govt considering plans to regulate p-hailing services - Wee
The government is considering creating a regulatory body to oversee p-hailing services, which involves the delivery of parcels and food items using motorcycles.
Sun Apr 18 2021
MCMC to regulate, monitor DNB
The MCMC said today it will regulate and monitor Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) via the relevant regulatory tools under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (CMA 1998).
Tue Mar 02 2021
MCMC to regulate 5G wholesale pricing
MCMC would also ensure equal access be given to all under licensed telecommunication companies (telcos) to disable monopoly.
Thu Feb 25 2021
75 e-waste containers entered Malaysia since 2018 - DOE
Norlin said the government was in the midst of drafting a new law to regulate the disposal of e-waste in the country.
Wed Feb 10 2021
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
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