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
No strong evidence to link HPP houseman's death with bullying - Task Force
Dr Siti Hamisah said the analysis was done on the MOH Integrity Unit's Detection and Verification Report relating to the incident.
Wed Aug 17 2022
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