PUTRAJAYA, Nov 15 — The government remains firm in its stance to implement a regulatory or licensing framework for social media and internet messaging services on January 1 next year, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

LONDON, Nov 13 — British news publisher the Guardian said today it will no longer post to X, citing “disturbing content” on the social media platform, including racism and conspiracy theories.

CALIFORNIA, Nov 12 — Meta Platforms plans to offer Instagram and Facebook users in Europe the option to receive “less personalised ads”, the tech giant announced today, in an effort to allay regulators’ mounting concerns.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — Media practitioners, as the government’s strategic communication partners, must work together to curb negative elements on social media, including cyberbullying and tackling fake news, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said.

SUBANG JAYA, Nov 11 — Social media companies must be more proactive in helping the government combat immoral and illegal activities on their platforms, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUCHING, Nov 10 — Social media platform providers have been given a one-month deadline to respond to the Code of Conduct, after which they will be required to register with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission for licensing, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

By Erda Khursyiah Basir KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 — It is now commonplace to see children as young as two holding a smartphone, their eyes fixed intently on the screen. Whether at a restaurant, in a shopping mall, or even on the way from home to school and vice versa, the smartphone is often the...

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.