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Police in Negeri Sembilan have arrested a man for allegedly posting insulting content about the state's royal family on social media. His mobile device has been confiscated as part of the inquiry.
YouTube has appealed a landmark verdict that found the platform negligent in contributing to a young woman's social media addiction and mental health problems, with the jury awarding US$3 million in damages.
Malaysia's Yayasan Dakwah Islamiah Malaysia has thrown its support behind a government initiative to establish accreditation standards for religious educators operating on digital platforms, citing concerns over unqualified preachers.
Meta has appealed a landmark Los Angeles verdict holding it liable for social media addiction in young users, as legal pressures intensify globally over teen mental health and platform design practices.
Chinese authorities have detained a 23-year-old man for skydiving from a residential building in Sichuan province without permission. The stunt, performed to boost his social media presence, has reignited concerns about influencers risking lives for online attention.
The European Commission is pressuring Meta to redesign Instagram and Facebook, citing addictive features that exploit minors. Non-compliance could trigger fines exceeding €12 billion, marking a significant regulatory crackdown on platform algorithms and design practices.
The European Commission has formally charged Meta with breaching digital regulations, targeting addictive features in Instagram and Facebook. Regulators demand changes to autoplay and infinite scroll or face substantial fines.
Malaysia's Social Welfare Department has issued a strong warning against publishing children's identities on digital platforms, emphasizing legal consequences and long-term psychological harm to minors involved in cases or incidents.
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As Johor's state election approaches, political parties are intensifying their digital campaigns across social media platforms. Candidates from Pakatan Harapan, Barisan Nasional, and other coalitions are using tailored content strategies to engage voters, particularly youth.
Malaysia's Communications Minister has called on social media platforms to strengthen efforts against election misinformation, particularly during polling day, as the 16th Johor state election enters its final week.
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.
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Police in Tawau have arrested 10 teenage boys following widespread outrage triggered by a social media video documenting the alleged assault of four schoolchildren. The incident has reignited concerns about youth violence and bullying in Malaysian schools.
TikTok has settled with a Florida teenager alleging social media addiction caused mental health problems, leaving Meta and Snapchat as remaining defendants in a landmark Los Angeles trial beginning July 27.
TikTok has reached a settlement in principle with a Florida teenager who sued the platform over claims it caused mental health damage through addictive design. The agreement comes as social media firms face thousands of similar lawsuits across the United States.
The US House has approved legislation requiring online platforms to protect children from sexual content and addictive design, but senators are demanding stronger legal accountability measures for tech companies.
A US federal judge has rejected Meta's attempt to dismiss a lawsuit filed by dozens of state attorneys general, who allege the company deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to children while concealing the harms.
Indonesia's communications ministry says TikTok and YouTube have deactivated approximately 4.7 million accounts belonging to children under 16, marking the enforcement of strict new regulations designed to protect young users from online harms.
Police have launched a nationwide investigation into statements made by former Umno figure Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi on social media, following 153 complaints filed across Malaysia in connection with controversial remarks.
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Badrul Hisham Shaharin, known as Chegubard, has pleaded not guilty to a sedition charge in Seremban Sessions Court. The charge relates to a social media post allegedly concerning Negeri Sembilan's royal institution.
A 14-year-old Philippine student was arrested for posting threats of violence against her school on social media, days after a deadly school shooting in Tacloban City killed three students.
Political activist Badrul Hisham Shaharin, known as Chegubard, pleaded not guilty to sedition charges in Seremban Sessions Court over Facebook posts allegedly critical of Negri Sembilan's royal institution.
Social media platforms operating in Malaysia face penalties of up to RM10 million if they fail to comply with new age-verification rules under the Online Safety Act 2025, parliament heard today.
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin says momentum is building across Europe for a ban on children's social media use, with the European Commission expected to propose concrete measures. The announcement comes as Ireland assumes the EU presidency.
A 46-year-old security guard has been convicted and sentenced in Kuching for posting offensive comments about Malaysia's King on Facebook. The judge emphasised the seriousness of disrespecting the monarchy.
The European Commission is preparing preliminary findings accusing Meta of using addictive design techniques to exploit children on Facebook and Instagram, marking a significant escalation in the bloc's Digital Services Act enforcement.
Google's YouTube has settled a lawsuit brought by a minor alleging the platform caused mental health damage, according to the plaintiff's legal team. The move comes as thousands of similar cases against major social media firms proceed through California courts.
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The Royal Malaysia Police has initiated a disciplinary inquiry into an officer following a viral video incident in China. Inspector-General of Police stresses that all personnel must maintain professional standards.
Deputy National Unity Minister R. Yuneswaran has urged greater focus on mother-tongue proficiency among young Malaysians as a means to combat divisive 3R issues that proliferate on social media platforms.
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Malaysia's Foreign Minister Fahmi visited Kelantan's regent Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra to discuss combating disinformation through fake social media accounts and address pressing governance matters affecting the state.
A US federal appeals court has ordered the reinstatement of Ohio's Social Media Parental Notification Act, requiring tech companies to obtain parental permission before children access platforms like TikTok and Snapchat.
A Thai court has sentenced a 43-year-old man to 18 months imprisonment for a comment made in a Facebook group dedicated to discussing the monarchy, underscoring the broad reach of Thailand's royal defamation law.
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Kelantan's regent has met with Foreign Minister Fahmi Faisal to discuss the spread of fraudulent social media accounts and other pressing matters. The engagement signals renewed dialogue between the palace and federal government.
Former Damansara MP Tony Pua has been reclassified as a suspect in a police investigation involving a Rukun Negara post on social media, with potential charges expected within weeks.
Florida's attorney general has sued TikTok, accusing the platform of violating state law by permitting children under 14 to open accounts and exposing them to inappropriate material. The platform faces additional legal challenges across multiple states.