TAWAU, June 29 — The Malaysian Armed Forces' (MAF) personnel have been reminded to refrain from uploading sensitive content on social media, particularly related to security assets, to prevent hostile parties from identifying the nation's defence capabilities.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 — The act of blocking or removing social media content or accounts can only be carried out by the platform providers, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

BANGI, June 16 — Malaysia is set to enforce the Online Safety Act 2024 soon, following its full passage through Parliament and a Royal Assent.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — The chartered bus tragedy that claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students has elicited an outpouring of grief on social media from Cabinet members and people from all walks of life.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — A social media influencer has been remanded for four days starting today to assist in an investigation regarding allegations of sending obscene pictures to a teenage girl recently.

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, May 9 — Asean member states have unanimously agreed that the digital environment must be safe, secure, inclusive and resilient to safeguard the rights and well-being of citizens, while emphasising the need for stronger collaboration to address shared regional challenges.

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, May 7 — The 17th Conference of Asean Ministers Responsible for Information (AMRI) and Related Meetings concluded with strong backing for the 'Kuala Lumpur Declaration on Safe and Responsible Use of Social Media Platforms for Asean'.

SHAH ALAM, May 4 — Seri Kembangan is striving to produce 1,000 tourism ambassadors to highlight the constituency’s attractions, with the support of the local community.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — The Selangor police have identified an individual believed to be the suspect responsible for circulating false information regarding a death in the recent Putra Heights gas pipeline inferno in Subang Jaya.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has lodged a police report regarding several comments on social media claiming that there were deaths in the recent gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — A man has been arrested for allegedly making criminal threats via social media against Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) enforcement officers.

PUTRAJAYA, April 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded all quarters, including civil servants, to tackle every issue in the country effectively to prevent it from being exploited by irresponsible parties.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 — Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has dismissed claims that the Lingkaran Tengah Utama (LTU) Expressway will be opened soon.

PUTRAJAYA, March 13 — A 47-year-old Malaysian man is being investigated for allegedly uploading fake content that touches on the 3R (religion, race and royalty) on social media.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — The impact of setting the minimum age for social media usage in Malaysia needs more thorough analysis, particularly involving social studies and evaluations such as the psychological effects and differences in access to information and communication between children and teenagers, the Dewan Negara was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — A platform for account holders to file complaints challenging the removal of content on social media will be established under the Online Safety Bill 2024, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.

SYDNEY, Feb 23 — Australia's online safety regulator on Monday fined messaging platform Telegram about AU$1 million (RM2.81 million) for its delay in answering questions about measures the app took to prevent the spread of child abuse and violent extremist material.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — The Johor Royal Press Office has cautioned against a fake social media account impersonating His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, and using images of the Johor royal family without permission.

CANBERRA, Feb 20 — Children in Australia are able to easily bypass the minimum age limit imposed by social media platforms, a report by the country’s online safety regulator showed today, ahead of a landmark ban by the government on access for those under 16.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 — Social media influencers should exercise restraint and avoid sensationalising content merely for views, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.