Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
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
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
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
Parliament: OKU with D/DA driving license, not prohibited from having PSV E-Hailing License
Deputy Transport Minister said they can apply for a license with health verification from a registered medical practitioner.
Wed Jul 10 2024
124 candles? Peru stakes claim to world's oldest human, born in 1900
Peruvian authorities say they are helping Marcelino Abad apply to the Guinness World Records for independent verification.
Sat Apr 13 2024
Eligible Malaysians can redeem eMadani credit from today
The applicant need to complete an electronic identity verification with their selected e-wallet provider before applying an eMADANI credit.
Mon Dec 04 2023
PM first person to have Digital ID in Malaysia
Without replacing the MyKad system, Digital ID facilitates online identity verification to avoid identity fraud for online transactions.
Fri Dec 01 2023
EC targets over 70 per cent turnout in Pulai, Simpang Jeram polls
Voters are advised not to hand over their identification cards to unknown individuals, except for EC officials for verification purposes.
Fri Sep 08 2023
Polls: EC expects voter turnout to exceed 85 per cent
Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh advised voters not to hand over their IC to anyone they don't know, other than EC staff for verification.
Fri Aug 11 2023
Twitter: New fees and Community Notes
Twitter announces the resumption of its paid subscription service, Twitter Blue, which gives users access to account verification.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Musk says Twitter to hold off relaunching blue check verification
Holding off relaunch of Blue Verified until there is high confidence of stopping impersonation, Musk said in a tweet.
Tue Nov 22 2022
Instagram launches new age verification system
Smile, and don't lie, you're on camera.
Sun Nov 13 2022
Twitter to introduce 'Official' label for some verified accounts
The lack of ID verification is likely to raise concerns about the possibility of people impersonating public figures.
Wed Nov 09 2022
Elon Musk says Twitter will revise how it verifies users
"Whole verification process is being revamped right now" Musk said in his tweet.
Mon Oct 31 2022
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024