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
![Wildfire fanned by gales menaces Athens suburbs as residents flee Wildfire fanned by gales menaces Athens suburbs as residents flee](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723461929_WildfireVarnavas.jpg)
Wildfire fanned by gales menaces Athens suburbs as residents flee
The government calls for help from fellow EU members to tackle the fire that was burning out of control for a second day.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![Helicopter crashes in Nepali forest, killing all five on board Helicopter crashes in Nepali forest, killing all five on board](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71723030786_helicoptercrash.jpg)
Helicopter crashes in Nepali forest, killing all five on board
The helicopter lost contact with air traffic control three minutes after takeoff, crashed in a forest outside Nepal's capital Kathmandu.
Wed Aug 07 2024
![CrowdStrike says bug in quality control process led to botched update CrowdStrike says bug in quality control process led to botched update](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61721386030_globalcyberoutages.jpg)
CrowdStrike says bug in quality control process led to botched update
Crowdstrike cites a failure in internal quality control, allowing problematic data to bypass the company's safety checks.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Consider This: River of Life Project (Part 2) - Afloat in Troubled Waters?
Launched with the vision of transforming the polluted rivers of Sungai Gombak and Sungai Klang into a vibrant city waterfront, KL’s River of Life project was hailed as a beacon of urban renewal. However, according to the latest Auditor-General’s Report, the River of Life project is neither likely to meet its deadline to be completed this year, nor has it met any of its objectives—despite close to RM4 billion already spent on the project. On this episode of episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ch'ng Gaik Bee @ Dalilah Bee Abdullah, Former Director of DBKL’s Building Control Department.
Wed Jul 17 2024
![Dewan Rakyat approves Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency Bill Dewan Rakyat approves Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency Bill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721021538_TBSHAMSUL.jpg)
Dewan Rakyat approves Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency Bill
Malaysia Checkpoints and Border Agency will take over the functions of relevant agencies at the country's entry points.
Tue Jul 16 2024
![Microsoft ditches OpenAI board observer seat to stave off antitrust scrutiny Microsoft ditches OpenAI board observer seat to stave off antitrust scrutiny](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61720678490_openai.jpg)
Microsoft ditches OpenAI board observer seat to stave off antitrust scrutiny
Microsoft gives up its board observer seat at OpenAI to ease US and UK antitrust regulators' concerns about its control over the AI startup.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Subsidy rationalisation, rents and inflation [COLUMNIST] Subsidy rationalisation, rents and inflation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71624746038_WangRinggit.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Subsidy rationalisation, rents and inflation
Constrained business rents are vital to control the cost of doing business and the cost of living.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![Applications for refunds under SKDS 2.0 open on July 1 - MOF Applications for refunds under SKDS 2.0 open on July 1 - MOF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61718609767_diesel.jpg)
Applications for refunds under SKDS 2.0 open on July 1 - MOF
The government will begin accepting applications for refunds from recipients of the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) 2.0 on July 1.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![Najib controlled all aspects of SRC - Former SRC director Najib controlled all aspects of SRC - Former SRC director](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71717571491_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
Najib controlled all aspects of SRC - Former SRC director
Datuk Suboh Md Yassin said all major investment and strategic decisions of SRC were to be first referred to Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![No reason for logistics business to raise prices - Amir Hamzah No reason for logistics business to raise prices - Amir Hamzah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718188753_AmirHamzahAzizan.jpg)
No reason for logistics business to raise prices - Amir Hamzah
There is no reason for the logistics sector to raise prices that will burden the people following the implementation of the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) 2.0, said Finance Minister II Datuk
Wed Jun 12 2024
![KPDN studying proposals for additional vehicles eligible for Diesel Subsidies under SKDS KPDN studying proposals for additional vehicles eligible for Diesel Subsidies under SKDS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718172547_TBArmizanjpg.jpg)
KPDN studying proposals for additional vehicles eligible for Diesel Subsidies under SKDS
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is studying the basis of applications and appeals from various parties regarding improvements to the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS).
Wed Jun 12 2024
![Displaced Ukrainians make remote-controlled stretchers in family workshop Displaced Ukrainians make remote-controlled stretchers in family workshop](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71717751059_DmytroMamonov.jpg)
Displaced Ukrainians make remote-controlled stretchers in family workshop
As Russia's invasion grinds on and Kyiv seeks more innovative battlefield solutions.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Sri Lanka tightens controls to stop men being duped into Ukraine fighting Sri Lanka tightens controls to stop men being duped into Ukraine fighting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61704451695_TBRussiadestroys.jpg)
Sri Lanka tightens controls to stop men being duped into Ukraine fighting
Men are being lured to Russia to fight in Ukraine with often false promises of salaries and benefits, a minister said.
Sat Jun 01 2024