KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — The government has no intention to block access to Internet messaging services and social media platforms that fail to register for licensing after January 1 next year, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

SYDNEY, Nov 7 — Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today said the government will legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, a policy the government said is world-leading.

SINGAPORE, Nov 5 — Singapore’s Home Ministry (MHA) has instructed Meta Platforms Inc to be issued with Targeted Correction Directions (TCDs) following the reposting of false statements on its platforms regarding the scheduling of executions and the prosecution of drug trafficking charges in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 — The government cannot allow more time for social media licensing in efforts to combat online crimes, including paedophilia and scam activities, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The Madani government will continue to ensure that social media platforms take a firm stance against online crime to create a safer Internet for everyone, especially children and families, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — The police (PDRM) have begun an investigation into the alleged presence of a child sexual grooming group on social media platforms.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil confirmed that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has received complaints about sexual grooming groups on social media platforms.

SHAH ALAM,  Oct 23 — The Online Safety Bill, which the government will table in the Dewan Rakyat soon, aims to curb criminal activities on social media, rather than restricting freedom of expression.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 22 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has initiated a Public Consultation on the draft Code of Conduct (COC) (Best Practices) for Internet Messaging Service Providers and Social Media Service Providers, which runs from today until November 5.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — The Online Safety Bill 2024 will require social media platform providers to comply with three main responsibilities — ensuring platform safety, protecting children under 13, and restricting access to harmful content.

BRUSSELS, Oct 10 — X will not be designated gatekeeper under landmark European Union tech rules known as the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which would have subjected it to an onerous list of obligations, people with direct knowledge of the matter said today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — Malaysia’s social media usage and influencer impact are notably lower than regional averages, according to a research report titled “E-commerce influencer marketing in Southeast Asia”.

SÃO PAULO, Sept 19 — Social media platform X became accessible to many users in Brazil yesterday as an update to its communications network circumvented a block order by the country’s Supreme Court.

CALIFORNIA, Sept 18— Meta Platforms is rolling out enhanced privacy and parental controls for Instagram accounts of users under 18 in a significant overhaul aimed at addressing growing concerns around the negative effects of social media.

SYDNEY, Sept 12 — Australia said it will fine internet platforms up to 5 per cent of their global revenue for failing to prevent the spread of misinformation online, joining a worldwide push to rein in borderless tech giants but angering free speech advocates.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 11 — The government will not compromise on online safety and is committed to implementing more sustainable and effective measures to make the internet safer for children, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said.

KULAI, Sept 10 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) welcomes the cooperation of the public to report social media content misusing images or videos of children.

CANBERRA, Sept 10 — Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a plan to ban children from using social media.

KULAI, Sept 7 — The Communications Ministry advises that a social media platform should have content moderators who can understand various languages, especially local languages ​​other than English.

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Sept 6 — A total of 84 per cent of Malaysian youth feel they have a good quality of life, a recent study by research house Merdeka Centre revealed.   The National Youth Survey 2024, released today, also indicated that 64 per cent of youths are optimistic...