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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.

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.

Despite the Animal Welfare Act, cases of cruelty to animals persist— raising questions about the effectiveness of current laws and enforcement. What changes are necessary to plug the gaps in taking action against those who perpetrate cruelty to animals? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to independent animal rescuer Shima Aris.

Despite the Animal Welfare Act, cases of cruelty to animals persist— raising questions about the effectiveness of current laws and enforcement. What changes are necessary to plug the gaps in taking action against those who perpetrate cruelty to animals? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Christine Chin, Chairperson of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Selangor.

Despite the Animal Welfare Act, cases of cruelty to animals persist— raising questions about the effectiveness of current laws and enforcement. What changes are necessary to plug the gaps in taking action against those who perpetrate cruelty to animals? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to animal rights lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan.

Malaysia's fertility landscape has undergone significant changes with a decline of 4.9 children in 1970 to 1.6 children in 2022.

While court processes are daunting for adults, they can be even more intimidating for children. Many young victims face immense stress and often give up seeking justice before the process concludes. Last year, Parliament took a significant step forward by amending the Evidence of Child Witness Act, providing more rights and protections to children testifying in court. Now new amendments to the Evidence of Child Witness Act are being proposed. These changes aim to create a more supportive courtroom environment, ensuring children can provide their best evidence. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Karen Lai, Programme Director at the Women’s Centre for Change (WCC) Penang.

While court processes are daunting for adults, they can be even more intimidating for children. Many young victims face immense stress and often give up seeking justice before the process concludes. Last year, Parliament took a significant step forward by amending the Evidence of Child Witness Act, providing more rights and protections to children testifying in court. Now new amendments to the Evidence of Child Witness Act are being proposed. These changes aim to create a more supportive courtroom environment, ensuring children can provide their best evidence. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Sharmila Sekaran, Chairperson of Voice of the Children.

UNHCR warns that the number of people forcibly displaced could rise further without major global political changes.

The U.S. has said Israel has accepted its proposal, but Israel has not publicly stated this.

The proposed amendments to the Sabah Labour Ordinance (SLO) involve 12 major changes to the 62 clauses in the ordinance which has been enforced since 1950, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

It is imperative to start focusing on the problem and make credible changes.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said monitoring and enforcement approaches also required changes to ensure a more effective distribution of BPT.

The father of the child was also charged for causing harm, though he maintained his not-guilty plea.

The question arises as to which element was used by the learned trial judge in deciding whether a prima facie case has been established.