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
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New framework to boost sports performance - PM
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this was part of efforts by the government and athletes to raise the achievements of Malaysian sports.
Mon Aug 12 2024
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Psychomatics: A new frontier in understanding AI
Psychomatics offers a novel framework to bridge the gap between human and AI cognition.
Sat Aug 10 2024
AWANI Tonight: What you need to know about new social media licencing law
Social media firms must apply for licence under a new framework. Here are key requirements outlined by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
Thu Aug 01 2024
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MCMC to hold public consultation on new regulatory framework for social media service providers
Proposed requirements include having robust measures on user data protection, addressing online harm and enhancing content moderation.
Thu Aug 01 2024
AWANI Tonight: Exploring the Pros & Cons of a Data Commission
ISIS Malaysia's Farlina Said shares her thoughts on the benefits of a Data Commission on the country's digital economy, as well as what the government has to watch out for in its implementation.
Tue Jul 30 2024
AWANI Tonight: Digital Ministry to set up Data Commission
The Digital Ministry will introduce a Data Commission as early as the end of this year to ensure the nation has ample policies to protect data.
Mon Jul 29 2024
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[COLUMNIST] Navigating Malaysia’s innovation landscape: Unpacking the Global Innovation Index 2023
Our lag in innovation output stems from past poor policy design and implementation.
Mon Jul 29 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
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Singapore minister says future without international AI framework 'messy'
Josephine Teo says there's a need to implement specific laws to deal with deepfakes during elections.
Tue Jul 09 2024
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Philippines and Japan sign defence pact, with eyes on China
The agreement eases entry for foreign personnel and equipment, creating a framework to facilitate military cooperation for visiting force.
Mon Jul 08 2024
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Azerbaijan and COP29
The 2024 UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference will convene from 11 to 22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Wed Jun 19 2024
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Malaysia, China agree to deepen national security framework proposal
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the agreement is expected to benefit both countries, the region and the world.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Content Forum backs call for AI regulation to combat digital deception Content Forum backs call for AI regulation to combat digital deception](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51698207767_CONTENTFORUM.jpg)
Content Forum backs call for AI regulation to combat digital deception
Content Forum emphasises the necessity for a regulatory framework that mandates clear disclosure when images or videos are generated by AI.
Thu Jun 06 2024