KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — Meta, formerly known as Facebook Inc, has launched The Meta Creator Academy in Malaysia, which is endorsed by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (Mdec) to provide free training and support for aspiring and emerging content creators.

By Diana Abd Wahab GOMBAK, March 4 — Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari has urged civil servants, particularly those in local authorities throughout the state, to be prepared in adapting to changing trends in communication, especially social media. He said they must increase their...

Govt does not conduct censorship, classification of social media content — Minister KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — The government does not conduct censorship or classification of content in allowing or disallowing any form of application or platform to be utilised by Internet users, according to...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — There are no double standards or favouritism in the government’s efforts to curb social media misuse.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — Following is a statement issued by the agency concerned through the Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) Quick Response Team today to deny a viral news item on social media.

BANGKOK, Feb 17 — Local Internet users spent less time on the Internet and social media, and made less purchases online as life returns to normal after the pandemic, according to the Digital 2023: Thailand study.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — A total of 197 contents on various social media platforms were taken down or removed for unethical use of the medium in January this year, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

KUALA TERENGGANU, Jan 13 — The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) is urging all social media providers to take action if there are activities on the dissemination, promotion, and sales of video recorded in the fitting room on their platforms.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 — The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) has started the 'Cerita Bulanan KKD' programme to share a monthly summary of the initiatives implemented by the ministry on social media.

Reuters — Twitter Inc on Tuesday said it would expand the types of political ads allowed on the social media platform, an apparent reversal of its 2019 global ban on political ads, as the Elon Musk-owned company seeks to grow revenue.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 16 — Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil advised social media users to be more careful and sensitive in sharing inappropriate videos and images that could lead to defamation and misunderstanding.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — The government will continue to respect the right to freedom of expression including on social media, but users are reminded not to create slander and sow the seeds of hatred to create unrest in the country, says Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Dec 3 — Social media is an advantageous opportunity for its users to highlight their talents, share information and opinions and promote their products, and should accordingly be utilised to the fullest, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari. He...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) committed to escalating the review of the online content management framework to address content provoking racism and disharmony amongst the people in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 — All parties have been urged to respect the democratic process in this country that involves the transition of government leadership, without creating public disharmony.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — Police have warned the public not to create tension or any provocation on social media that could threaten public safety and order.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The official campaigning for the 15th general election (GE15) will only kick off on Nov 5 but political parties are already making their presence felt on social media, aiming their pitches at netizens who have yet to decide which “camp” to support.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is reminding the public to be wary of self-proclaimed investment gurus who offer questionable advice or use social media to spread false or misleading information.

By Sulyn Chong SHAH ALAM, Oct 12 — Selangor state agencies have already implemented and adopted social media as official communication channels for citizens to contact them, in the event of a a state-wide or national crisis, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shahri. He said the times...

KUALA LUMPUR Sept 29 — A letter which went viral on social media, entitled ‘abduction risk alert’ from a school in Batu Caves here, was merely the school’s circular reminding parents to exercise caution.