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Meta's global affairs chief has apologised to India's IT minister for restricting PM Modi's Facebook post last month, while CEO Mark Zuckerberg separately apologised over child safety and deepfake concerns on the platform.
Malaysia's Dewan Negara has approved the Communications and Multimedia Commission (Amendment) Bill 2026, reinforcing the regulator's independence and expanding its digital enforcement powers. The legislation prohibits politicians from chairing the agency.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner has filed civil proceedings against Telegram in Federal Court, alleging the messaging platform failed to remove pro-terrorist videos despite user reports. Non-compliance could result in fines up to A$54.6 million.
France has become the latest European nation to impose strict social media controls, with parliament approving a landmark ban for children under 15. The move reflects escalating concerns across the continent about digital harm to young people.
Malaysia's newly launched Corporate Registry System has exposed serious weaknesses in digital governance and project management, disrupting business registrations nationwide and raising questions about public sector ICT implementation standards.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil says social media activity during the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign remains largely orderly, with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission receiving only 16 complaints so far.
Malaysia's Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching stressed that technological advancement alone is insufficient without accountability, public trust, and regulatory oversight to ensure digital safety and fairness.
The MCMC has questioned an individual regarding an online post touching on 3R matters concerning Negeri Sembilan's ruler, Tuanku Muhriz, in a joint investigation with police authorities.
Malaysia's Communications Minister has warned the public to use artificial intelligence responsibly when creating content featuring the national flag, emphasizing the importance of accurately depicting the Jalur Gemilang's 14 stripes during the 2026 National Month campaign.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned Malaysia's media industry against losing sight of core values and national identity while racing to adopt cutting-edge technologies, warning that unchecked digital advancement poses risks to sovereignty.
Malaysia's armed forces has concluded that allegations against one of its members that went viral on social media do not align with factual evidence, prompting broader concerns about trial by internet.
Japan's parliament has approved fresh regulations governing social media use during elections, banning false and distorted information about candidates. The measures take effect in 2027 but lack enforcement penalties.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will convene the International Regulatory Conference 2026 on July 21-22 at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, bringing together international regulators and industry experts to shape digital governance policy.
Malaysia will host the National Cyber Security Summit 2026 at Putrajaya International Convention Centre from July 7 to 9, featuring over 3,000 participants and launching three major national security initiatives.
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has called for the Malaysian Media Council to be reinforced as an industry self-regulatory body, with government backing during its establishment phase and encouragement for social media platforms to join.
Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry has fully transitioned to the eQuota module for processing all foreign worker quota applications, eliminating ad-hoc approvals and introducing a standardised, transparent system under centralised management.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised the need for Malaysia to develop its own sovereign cloud system to protect sensitive national data and citizen information, while maintaining openness to global digital investments.
Pakatan Harapan's Dr Maszlee Malik is promising a dedicated mobile application to streamline constituent services and complaint handling if elected to represent Puteri Wangsa in the upcoming Johor state election.
Australia is moving to strengthen its groundbreaking social media age ban after evidence shows most underage users continue accessing platforms like Facebook and TikTok despite the December ban.
Malaysia's unity ministry is developing a Community Tension Index to track social cohesion and address sensitive issues. The move follows increased online content removal and aims to establish a National Harmony Commission.
Social media platforms operating in Malaysia risk penalties up to RM10 million for failing to implement age-verification requirements under the Online Safety Act 2025, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil told Parliament.
The European Commission is preparing preliminary findings accusing Meta of using addictive design features on Facebook and Instagram targeting children, according to Bloomberg News. The escalating probe signals stricter regulatory oversight in Europe.
India's Home Ministry has documented widespread misuse of Telegram for child sexual abuse material and financial fraud, with over 688,000 complaints since 2023. The platform remains under active government monitoring.