Consider This: Social Media Licensing (Part 2) — 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 Harris Zainul, Deputy Director of Research at ISIS Malaysia, where his areas of interest focus on policy responses to mis- and disinformation and social media platform governance.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![Forest City’s SFZ to be proposed under the Johor-Singapore special economic zone Forest City’s SFZ to be proposed under the Johor-Singapore special economic zone](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61693216837_ForestCity.jpg)
Forest City’s SFZ to be proposed under the Johor-Singapore special economic zone
Based on the master plan, the target is to develop the area into an integrated zone for medical, tourism, education and real estate.
Mon Aug 12 2024
![Kuala Lumpur's population to reach 8.8 million in 2024 - Zaliha Kuala Lumpur's population to reach 8.8 million in 2024 - Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41722943393_DrZalihaMustafa.jpg)
Kuala Lumpur's population to reach 8.8 million in 2024 - Zaliha
This population growth not only involves natural increase in city areas, but also migration to the city from rural areas.
Tue Aug 06 2024
![Situation in UK alarming, M’sians urged to avoid protest areas Situation in UK alarming, M’sians urged to avoid protest areas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51721905873_TBMohamadHasan.jpg)
Situation in UK alarming, M’sians urged to avoid protest areas
The current protests were seen as a new pattern of right-wing resurgence with low tolerance, said Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.
Mon Aug 05 2024
AWANI Tonight: Malaysia-Russia: Exploring potential areas for collaboration
Lomonosov Moscow State University’s Alexey Maslov explores the potential areas of cooperation between Malaysia and Russia ahead of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Fri Aug 02 2024
![Four found alive days after deadly India landslides Four found alive days after deadly India landslides](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51722588114_landslides.jpg)
Four found alive days after deadly India landslides
Search operations accelerated after the construction of a key bridge that helped transport heavy equipment to the affected area.
Fri Aug 02 2024
![Indian soldiers building metal bridge to marooned area in Kerala landslides Indian soldiers building metal bridge to marooned area in Kerala landslides](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51722492099_landslidesite.jpg)
Indian soldiers building metal bridge to marooned area in Kerala landslides
The search for survivors and bodies entered the third day in a disaster that has killed at least 178 people.
Thu Aug 01 2024
![Rescuers in India's Kerala search for survivors, bodies after landslides kill 166 Rescuers in India's Kerala search for survivors, bodies after landslides kill 166](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51722404851_Wayanadlandslides.jpg)
Rescuers in India's Kerala search for survivors, bodies after landslides kill 166
Most of the 350 families living in the area surrounded by tea and cardamom estates were caught unaware by the landslides on Tuesday morning.
Wed Jul 31 2024
![ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting starts with pleno session ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting starts with pleno session](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61721881540_MohamadHasan.jpg)
ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting starts with pleno session
Key matters to be discussed include the ASEAN Community's progress, priority areas, and achievements for ASEAN 2024.
Thu Jul 25 2024
![Unscheduled water cut: Supply in seven districts to be fully restored by Friday - Exco member Unscheduled water cut: Supply in seven districts to be fully restored by Friday - Exco member](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41673219202_IzhamHashim.jpg)
Unscheduled water cut: Supply in seven districts to be fully restored by Friday - Exco member
Residential areas with low water pressure may take a bit longer, but most users will receive water supply within 24 hours.
Wed Jul 24 2024
![Fire-hit tanker enters Malaysia terminal area after being detained by coast guard Fire-hit tanker enters Malaysia terminal area after being detained by coast guard](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51721542394_KapalMTCERESI.jpg)
Fire-hit tanker enters Malaysia terminal area after being detained by coast guard
The Ceres I was found in Malaysian waters with two tugboats towing it, the coast guard said in a statement on Sunday.
Mon Jul 22 2024
![Olympics - River Seine locked down ahead of Paris 2024 opening ceremony Olympics - River Seine locked down ahead of Paris 2024 opening ceremony](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61721372231_RiverSeine.jpg)
Olympics - River Seine locked down ahead of Paris 2024 opening ceremony
Metal fences were erected, shutting the area off to anyone without a pass.
Fri Jul 19 2024
![Stray dogs suspected poisoned due to rising population in area - Penang JPV Stray dogs suspected poisoned due to rising population in area - Penang JPV](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721214343_HngMooiLye.jpg)
Stray dogs suspected poisoned due to rising population in area - Penang JPV
H'ng Mooi Lye assured that if it is confirmed that the 27 stray dogs were poisoned, there will be no leniency towards the perpetrators.
Wed Jul 17 2024
Consider This: Care Economy — The Business of Care
Malaysia’s Care Economy is an investment white space: An investment area that serves a strong development need but has yet to benefit from a robust policy framework and political momentum. What would it take to create a robust care infrastructure in Malaysia? And how might increased investments into this sector transform care services? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Anfaal Saari, Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly who holds the portfolio of Women and Family Empowerment, Social Welfare & the Care Economy, and Dr Haniza Khalid, currently Senior Research Associate at Universiti Malaya’s Social Wellbeing Research Centre. She recently authored a report on enabling investments into the Malaysian Care Economy, commissioned by UNDP Malaysia.
Tue Jul 16 2024
![Jalan Sultan Ismail to return to one-way traffic from July 22 Jalan Sultan Ismail to return to one-way traffic from July 22](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/81507047292_JalanSultanIsmail.jpg)
Jalan Sultan Ismail to return to one-way traffic from July 22
By returning Jalan Sultan Ismail to its original direction, it is hope the traffic flow will stabilise, especially in the surrounding areas.
Tue Jul 16 2024