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
Ebit Lew asked me to undress and reveal my body, says witness
The ninth prosecution witness, in her 40s, who is the complainant in the case, said she initially refused Ebit Lew's request.
Wed Sep 04 2024
454 cases of deepfake scams under investigation - CCID Director
Police are currently investigating 454 fraud cases believed to involve deepfake technology, including voice impersonation, which have resulted in losses amounting to RM2.72 million since the beginning
Wed Aug 28 2024
WhatsApp connects businesses, consumers as most Malaysians prefer messaging - Meta
The study reveals that nearly eight out of 10 people in Malaysia message a business at least once a week.
Tue Aug 27 2024
WhatsApp, Telegram operators must be more responsible in addressing online misconduct - Fahmi
Operators of Telegram and WhatsApp need to be more responsible in ensuring that no criminal misconduct is committed on the platforms.
Tue Jul 23 2024
Stern action awaits individuals making offensive, intimidating, outrageous comments - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said there has been spreading of immoral and intimidating statements, including death threats against Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Ebit Lew trial: Witness denies flirting, having relationship with preacher
The woman in her 40s said that she reached out to Ebit Lew solely to address family matters.
Fri May 24 2024
Meta's Facebook, Instagram back up after global outage
Many users on rival social media platform X stated they had been booted out of Facebook and Instagram and were unable to log in.
Wed Mar 06 2024
Witness regretted idolising Ebit Lew after being forced to send him her photos
Ebit Lew is facing 11 charges, including outraging the modesty of the complainant by sending lewd words and photos to the woman on Whatsapp.
Thu Feb 15 2024
Police detect fake ‘arrest warrant’ messages circulating on WhatsApp, Telegram
Datuk Rohaimi Md Isa said the police had never received such an 'arrest warrant' and that it was a fraud.
Wed Jan 31 2024
Ebit Lew’s trial : No instructions to avoid accessing flash drive data - Witness
Ebit Lew faces 11 charges, including outraging modesty of a woman in her 40s by sending obscene words and images to victim via WhatsApp.
Thu Jan 11 2024
‘Haji Fadillah Yusuf’ Facebook account is fake, says DPM
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said a complaint had been lodged with Facebook for further action.
Mon Dec 25 2023
Cybersecurity issues warning of impersonation, scam activities on Whatsapp
The victim will subsequently lose access to their WhatsApp account once they click on the link.
Thu Dec 07 2023
MOH assures more firm, effective procurement processes, even in emergencies
The Health Ministry has given an assurance that all future procurement processes will be done more firmly and effectively.
Thu Nov 02 2023
WhatsApp to war: How Cubans were recruited to fight for Russia
News of Cubans ending up in the Russian military hit headlines when the Havana govt says it is "not part of the war in Ukraine.
Sun Oct 08 2023
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024