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
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
![Tragic boat engine explosion in southern Nigeria kills at least 20, raises regulatory concerns Tragic boat engine explosion in southern Nigeria kills at least 20, raises regulatory concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71723189294_tbbotkayumeletup.jpg)
Tragic boat engine explosion in southern Nigeria kills at least 20, raises regulatory concerns
The boat was carrying traders taking goods to coastal communities, Bayelsa police spokesperson Musa Muhammed said.
Fri Aug 09 2024
![At least 91 killed as clashes rock Bangladesh, curfew imposed At least 91 killed as clashes rock Bangladesh, curfew imposed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81722823026_ProtestBangladeshi.jpg)
At least 91 killed as clashes rock Bangladesh, curfew imposed
Plice fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse tens of thousands of protesters calling for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign.
Mon Aug 05 2024
![Global food monitor says famine has taken hold in Sudan's Darfur Global food monitor says famine has taken hold in Sudan's Darfur](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718364755_tbdistributefood.jpg)
Global food monitor says famine has taken hold in Sudan's Darfur
The war in Sudan and restrictions on aid deliveries have caused famine in at least one site in North Darfur.
Sun Aug 04 2024
![Special program to transit from B1, B2 LMM to B from Oct 1 - Loke Special program to transit from B1, B2 LMM to B from Oct 1 - Loke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720585235_AnthonyLoke.jpg)
Special program to transit from B1, B2 LMM to B from Oct 1 - Loke
Anthony Loke Siew Fook said to join the transition program, one must hold an active B1 or B2 class LMM for at least 10 consecutive years.
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
![At least five countries want Malaysia to lead ASEAN space agency, senate told At least five countries want Malaysia to lead ASEAN space agency, senate told](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720590984_DatukSeriMohamadH.jpg)
At least five countries want Malaysia to lead ASEAN space agency, senate told
Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said those countries also wanted Malaysia to be the satellite launch centre.
Mon Jul 29 2024
![Typhoon Gaemi hits Chinese seaboard, widespread flooding feared Typhoon Gaemi hits Chinese seaboard, widespread flooding feared](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721922737_TBTyphoonGaemi.jpg)
Typhoon Gaemi hits Chinese seaboard, widespread flooding feared
Typhoon Gaemi and its giant cloud-bands are forecast to unleash intense rainfall in at least 10 Chinese provinces in the coming days.
Fri Jul 26 2024
![Israel issues evacuation orders in southern Gaza, kills 16 Palestinians Israel issues evacuation orders in southern Gaza, kills 16 Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51721634866_gaza.jpg)
Israel issues evacuation orders in southern Gaza, kills 16 Palestinians
At least 16 Palestinians in Khan Younis were killed, Gaza health officials said on Monday, shortly after Israel issued new orders to evacuate some neighbourhoods.
Mon Jul 22 2024
![At least 25 die in Peruvian Andes after bus plummets off cliff At least 25 die in Peruvian Andes after bus plummets off cliff](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71721173567_tbbusplummetsoffc.jpg)
At least 25 die in Peruvian Andes after bus plummets off cliff
The bus skidded off a highway in Peru's Andean Ayacucho region at dawn, overturning and plummeting down a slope of about 200 meters.
Wed Jul 17 2024
![Bangladesh shuts universities, colleges indefinitely after protests turn deadly Bangladesh shuts universities, colleges indefinitely after protests turn deadly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51721195388_BangladeshChhatraL.jpg)
Bangladesh shuts universities, colleges indefinitely after protests turn deadly
Protests by students against a quota system for govt jobs turned deadly this week, leaving at least six people dead and scores injured.
Wed Jul 17 2024
![Bangladesh students clash in job quota protests, at least 100 injured Bangladesh students clash in job quota protests, at least 100 injured](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51721110134_protest.jpg)
Bangladesh students clash in job quota protests, at least 100 injured
Clashes occurred between protesters seeking to end a quota system for government jobs and others loyal to the ruling party, police said.
Tue Jul 16 2024
![UN assessment suggests Ukraine children's hospital hit by Russian missile UN assessment suggests Ukraine children's hospital hit by Russian missile](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
UN assessment suggests Ukraine children's hospital hit by Russian missile
The strike in broad daylight was part of a series of attacks that killed at least 41 people across Ukraine, including children.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![Israeli tanks storm Gaza City districts, residents report heavy fire Israeli tanks storm Gaza City districts, residents report heavy fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720427072_SmokerisesIsraeli.jpg)
Israeli tanks storm Gaza City districts, residents report heavy fire
Gaza residents said tanks advanced from at least three directions and reached Gaza City, backed by heavy Israeli fire from air and ground.
Mon Jul 08 2024