social media

Social media companies slam Australia’s under-16 ban

MELBOURNE — Social media giants on Friday hit out at a landmark Australian law banning them from signing up under-16s,…

2 weeks ago

No plans to block social media platforms that fail to register for licensing — Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR — The government has no intention to block access to internet messaging services and social media platforms that…

1 month ago

Gov’t won’t compromise on public safety on social media — Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR — The government cannot allow more time for social media licensing in efforts to combat online crimes, including…

1 month ago

MCMC begins Public Consultation on draft COC for social media platforms

PUTRAJAYA — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has initiated a Public Consultation on the draft Code of Conduct…

2 months ago

Govt will not delay licensing plans for social media, messaging apps — Fahmi

SEPANG — The Unity Government has no plan to delay or postpone the implementation of the regulatory framework or the…

4 months ago

Licensing of social media providers to ensure users’ protection, safety

KUALA LUMPUR — The government’s decision to mandate licensing for social media providers, effective Jan 1, 2025, is a proactive…

4 months ago

Social media platforms must put AI label on every AI-generated content — Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today called on all social media platforms to put an artificial intelligence (AI)…

4 months ago

Malaysia’s efforts to license social media platforms attract attention of many countries — Fahmi

KUCHING — Malaysia’s efforts to license social media platforms have attracted the attention of several countries that have expressed interest…

4 months ago

Internet, social media providers ready for licencing — Fahmi

PUCHONG — Internet service and social media providers have expressed their readiness in principle, to be licenced, said Communications Minister…

4 months ago

Social media licence not applicable to individual users — Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA — The new regulatory framework for social media and internet messaging services introduced today, or the licensing requirement for…

5 months ago

Retiree loses over RM100,00 in car sale advertised on Facebook

KUALA TERENGGANU — A private sector retiree lost RM142,300 after being scammed by an advertisement for the sale of a…

7 months ago

KKD to summon social media platform providers over inappropriate ads

KUALA LUMPUR – The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) will summon several social media platform providers to discuss issues…

1 year ago

Using technology and social media to break into the mainstream

Talented individuals are now able to reach out to wider audience and achieve success on their terms without major label…

1 year ago