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
![[COLUMNIST] Death penalty has little to no effect in deterring crime – let’s put an end to it [COLUMNIST] Death penalty has little to no effect in deterring crime – let’s put an end to it](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674803551_TBpakistan.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Death penalty has little to no effect in deterring crime – let’s put an end to it
Capital punishments ability and effectiveness in deterring crime have always been under heavy scrutiny and are yet to be ascertained.
Mon Aug 12 2024
![Positive response for MyInvois, even from non-mandatory companies - Lim Positive response for MyInvois, even from non-mandatory companies - Lim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51721808765_TBLimHuiYing.jpg)
Positive response for MyInvois, even from non-mandatory companies - Lim
Many companies have already tried the system, although it's initially aimed at those with annual revenue over RM100 million, said Lim Hui Ying.
Mon Aug 12 2024
![Cemar sungai: Warga China berdepan denda RM10 juta - JAS Cemar sungai: Warga China berdepan denda RM10 juta - JAS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71722937565_courtgavelmahkam.jpg)
Cemar sungai: Warga China berdepan denda RM10 juta - JAS
Seorang warga China berdepan denda RM10 juta dan hukuman penjara mandatori sehingga lima tahun, atas kesalahan melepaskan buangan bahan kimia ke dalam perairan daratan.
Fri Aug 09 2024
![Nenggiri akan berubah wajah jika rakyat beri mandat kepada BN - Ahmad Zahid Nenggiri akan berubah wajah jika rakyat beri mandat kepada BN - Ahmad Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51721558695_AhmadZahid.jpg)
Nenggiri akan berubah wajah jika rakyat beri mandat kepada BN - Ahmad Zahid
Nenggiri akan berubah wajah dalam tempoh setahun jika rakyat memberi mandat kepada Barisan Nasional pada Pilihan Raya Kecil (PRK) Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Nenggiri 17 Ogos depan.
Mon Jul 29 2024
![Kelonggaran pelaksanaaan e-Invois selama enam bulan bermula 1 Ogos - LHDN Kelonggaran pelaksanaaan e-Invois selama enam bulan bermula 1 Ogos - LHDN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81722005470_DrAbuTariqJamalud.jpg)
Kelonggaran pelaksanaaan e-Invois selama enam bulan bermula 1 Ogos - LHDN
Kerajaan bersetuju memberikan kelonggaran kepada pembayar cukai dalam tempoh enam bulan daripada tarikh pelaksanaan mandatori e-Invois yang bermula 1 Ogos ini.
Fri Jul 26 2024
![Malaysia will continue to support mandate of UN-Habitat - Nga Malaysia will continue to support mandate of UN-Habitat - Nga](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718694604_NgaKorMing.jpg)
Malaysia will continue to support mandate of UN-Habitat - Nga
UN-Habitat promotes sustainable cities and urban management to ensure adequate shelter for all, as mandated by the UN General Assembly.
Thu Jul 18 2024
![Malaysia akan terus sokong mandat UN-Habitat - Nga Malaysia akan terus sokong mandat UN-Habitat - Nga](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718614946_NgaKorMing.jpg)
Malaysia akan terus sokong mandat UN-Habitat - Nga
UN-Habitat diberi mandat oleh PBB untuk mempromosikan bandar dan pengurusan bandar yang mampan dari segi sosial dan alam sekitar.
Thu Jul 18 2024
![PRK Sg Bakap: Joohari mahu jadi pemudah cara antara rakyat dan kerajaan jika diberi mandat PRK Sg Bakap: Joohari mahu jadi pemudah cara antara rakyat dan kerajaan jika diberi mandat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81719808955_DrJoohariAriffin.jpg)
PRK Sg Bakap: Joohari mahu jadi pemudah cara antara rakyat dan kerajaan jika diberi mandat
Menjadi pemudah cara antara rakyat dan agensi kerajaan termasuk menyelesaikan masalah yang memerlukan perhatian segera akan menjadi keutamaan calon Pakatan Harapan (PH) Dr Joohari Ariffin.
Fri Jul 05 2024
!['No safe place': Women flee conscription risk, hardship in Myanmar 'No safe place': Women flee conscription risk, hardship in Myanmar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712547684_TBPDFjpg.jpg)
'No safe place': Women flee conscription risk, hardship in Myanmar
Thousands of people have decided to leave their homes since the mandatory military service law was announced in Myanmar.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![Cabinet approves amendments to Personal Data Protection Act, says Digital Minister Cabinet approves amendments to Personal Data Protection Act, says Digital Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71719478739_GobindSinghDeo.jpg)
Cabinet approves amendments to Personal Data Protection Act, says Digital Minister
Gobind Singh Deo highlighted that key proposals for amending Act 709 include mandatory notification of personal data breaches.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Revisiting Malaysia’s biofuel roadmap [COLUMNIST] Revisiting Malaysia’s biofuel roadmap](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61679379954_biodieselbiodiese.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Revisiting Malaysia’s biofuel roadmap
Strengthening biodiesel mandate and introducing a bioethanol program can help Malaysia achieve its net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2050.
Wed Jul 03 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
![Negara anggota WHO lanjutkan perbincangan perjanjian pandemik setahun lagi Negara anggota WHO lanjutkan perbincangan perjanjian pandemik setahun lagi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712754854_FBREAKWHOx.jpg)
Negara anggota WHO lanjutkan perbincangan perjanjian pandemik setahun lagi
INB akan meneruskan mandatnya untuk menyampaikan perjanjian itu menjelang Perhimpunan Kesihatan Sedunia pada 2025, atau lebih awal.
Sun Jun 02 2024