Consider This: Social Media Licensing (Part 1) — Digital Democracy at Risk?
Malaysia’s new regulatory framework for social media platforms and internet messaging services will kick into effect on January 1, 2025. It will require platforms that have at least eight million registered users in the country to apply for an annual operating licence with the Malaysian government. The licence mandates stricter controls on data protection, child online safety, and transparency in advertising. Will these changes protect users online, or pave the way for increased censorship? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Nalini Elumalai, Senior Programme Officer for Malaysia at ARTICLE 19, which is an NGO dedicated to freedom of expression.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![[COLUMNIST] The Fall of Bangladesh’s Iron Lady [COLUMNIST] The Fall of Bangladesh’s Iron Lady](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723541869_BangladeshsIronLa.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The Fall of Bangladesh’s Iron Lady
Bangladeshi youth are exercising political agency and articulating a vision of good governance and a merit-based society.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![Govt assures Bumiputera quota for matriculation remain unchanged - PM Govt assures Bumiputera quota for matriculation remain unchanged - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81719809248_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Govt assures Bumiputera quota for matriculation remain unchanged - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said quota under Article 153 of the Federal Constitution remains for Malays and Bumiputeras in Sabah and Sarawak.
Mon Jul 01 2024
![Government to continue upholding Federal Constitution including Article 153 - PM Government to continue upholding Federal Constitution including Article 153 - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41708418249_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Government to continue upholding Federal Constitution including Article 153 - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this has been the government's stance all this while, including special position of Malays and Bumiputera.
Tue Feb 20 2024
![US House Republicans win impeachment of Biden's top border official US House Republicans win impeachment of Biden's top border official](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707877535_AlejandroMayorkas.jpg)
US House Republicans win impeachment of Biden's top border official
The Republican-controlled House approved two articles of impeachment accusing Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas of not enforcing U.S. immigration laws.
Wed Feb 14 2024
![Hong Kong leader starts push for new security laws, says city 'can't afford to wait' Hong Kong leader starts push for new security laws, says city 'can't afford to wait'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71690431401_JohnLeeKaChiu.jpg)
Hong Kong leader starts push for new security laws, says city 'can't afford to wait'
John Lee said Hong Kong's constitutional responsibility dating back to its 1997 handover to China from British rule.
Tue Jan 30 2024
![Public prosecutor has right to initiate and discontinue criminal charges - AG Public prosecutor has right to initiate and discontinue criminal charges - AG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71705303943_TBDATUKAHMADTERR.jpg)
Public prosecutor has right to initiate and discontinue criminal charges - AG
The role of the AG as the Public Prosecutor is well established and protected under Article 145 of the Federal Constitution.
Mon Jan 15 2024
![AGC drafting proposed amendments to Federal Constitution on citizenship issues AGC drafting proposed amendments to Federal Constitution on citizenship issues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702538929_TBSAIFUDDINjpg.jpg)
AGC drafting proposed amendments to Federal Constitution on citizenship issues
The amendments to Article 14(1)(b) to include the word 'mother' will enable the child's citizenship to be obtained by force of law.
Thu Dec 14 2023
![Apandi Ali files leave to appeal over Court's dismissal of his lawsuit against Kit Siang Apandi Ali files leave to appeal over Court's dismissal of his lawsuit against Kit Siang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51698897900_TBMASHUP.jpg)
Apandi Ali files leave to appeal over Court's dismissal of his lawsuit against Kit Siang
Former AG Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali sued DAP veteran Tan Sri Lim Kit Siang for allegedly defaming him in an article on the 1MDB scandal.
Thu Dec 07 2023
![[COLUMNIST] MADANI Malaysia and the social contract [COLUMNIST] MADANI Malaysia and the social contract](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71675331973_MalaysiaMadani.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] MADANI Malaysia and the social contract
All parties in the MADANI unity government need to play their respective roles in articulating the -social contract-.
Fri Dec 01 2023
![Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner removed from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame board Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner removed from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame board](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41695011426_Wenner.jpg)
Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner removed from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame board
Jann Wenner said Black and female musicians were not "as articulate" as the others he chose to profile.
Mon Sep 18 2023
![Jason Lo loses lawsuit against Bernama Jason Lo loses lawsuit against Bernama](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51680756629_JasonJonathanLo.jpg)
Jason Lo loses lawsuit against Bernama
The judge ruled that the court found no malice in regard to the articles as claimed by Jason Jonathan Lo.
Wed May 31 2023
![How AI 'revolution' is shaking up journalism How AI 'revolution' is shaking up journalism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41679460526_DIGITAL.jpg)
How AI 'revolution' is shaking up journalism
The robots alone are just not capable of producing articles, as there's still a part of journalistic work that cannot be delegated.
Wed Mar 22 2023
![Vietnam arrests Facebook user for attempt to 'overthrow the state' Vietnam arrests Facebook user for attempt to 'overthrow the state'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41655657652_Facebook.jpg)
Vietnam arrests Facebook user for attempt to 'overthrow the state'
Phan Thi was accused of posting and sharing 25 articles and videos since 2018 seeking to "distort and defame the country and it's leaders".
Fri Mar 17 2023
![Formula for special grant to Sarawak, Sabah being finalised - Fadillah Formula for special grant to Sarawak, Sabah being finalised - Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674280125_FadillahYusof.jpg)
Formula for special grant to Sarawak, Sabah being finalised - Fadillah
The formula for the special annual grant to Sarawak and Sabah under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution is still being finalised, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
Sat Jan 21 2023