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
![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
![[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
![Economy ministry announces realignment of three Bumiputera-mandated agencies Economy ministry announces realignment of three Bumiputera-mandated agencies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716179080_RafiziRamli.jpg)
Economy ministry announces realignment of three Bumiputera-mandated agencies
Rafizi Ramli said the realignment will be achieved through smart and innovative collaboration between the public and private sectors.
Mon May 20 2024
![Russia's Vladimir Putin sworn in as president for a fifth term Russia's Vladimir Putin sworn in as president for a fifth term](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715078143_TBVLADIMIR.jpg)
Russia's Vladimir Putin sworn in as president for a fifth term
Vladimir Putin, in power since 1999, begins his new mandate more than two years after he sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine.
Tue May 07 2024
![DDNK tawar pelaburan Private Mandate khusus golongan M40, B40 DDNK tawar pelaburan Private Mandate khusus golongan M40, B40](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51702985648_DDNKlabur.jpg)
DDNK tawar pelaburan Private Mandate khusus golongan M40, B40
Inter-Pacific Asset Management Sdn Bhd (IPAM) menawarkan produk pelaburan Private Mandate khusus untuk golongan M40 dan B40 di negara ini.
Tue Dec 19 2023
![New Zealand's new coalition targets RBNZ mandate, taxes and gun laws New Zealand's new coalition targets RBNZ mandate, taxes and gun laws](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71700796151_NewZealandPM.jpg)
New Zealand's new coalition targets RBNZ mandate, taxes and gun laws
New Zealands National Party formally signed an agreement to form the country's next three-party coalition government after negotiations for over a month.
Fri Nov 24 2023
AWANI Review: ESG Disclosure | A Choice or a Must?
While SMEs aren't currently required to disclose their ESG practices, this is changing as more countries mandate such disclosures. STACS Managing Director Benjamin Soh looks at the key issues companies need to prepare for, and the ripple effect of a new EU sustainability directive on Malaysian businesses.
Sat Aug 26 2023
![Gov't examining mechanisms to overcome issue of high flight ticket prices during festivities - Loke Gov't examining mechanisms to overcome issue of high flight ticket prices during festivities - Loke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71681710787_AnthonyLokeSiewFo.jpg)
Gov't examining mechanisms to overcome issue of high flight ticket prices during festivities - Loke
Anthony Loke said he was given a mandate by PM Anwar Ibrahim during to be responsible for finding a solution to the issue.
Fri Apr 21 2023
![Khazanah launches Future Malaysia Programme to support startup ecosystem Khazanah launches Future Malaysia Programme to support startup ecosystem](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-02/81581080349_KhazanahNasional.jpg)
Khazanah launches Future Malaysia Programme to support startup ecosystem
Future Malaysia Programme is under Khazanah's Dana Impak mandate, which is a RM6 billion commitment over five years.
Thu Mar 16 2023
![Hong Kong to scrap COVID mask mandate from March 1 Hong Kong to scrap COVID mask mandate from March 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81677558342_HONGKONG.jpg)
Hong Kong to scrap COVID mask mandate from March 1
In high risk places such as hospitals, administrators can decide whether to require staff and visitors to wear masks, John Lee said.
Tue Feb 28 2023
![Singapore relaxes COVID travel curbs, mask rules further Singapore relaxes COVID travel curbs, mask rules further](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81474089525_ChangiAirport.jpg)
Singapore relaxes COVID travel curbs, mask rules further
Masks will also not be required to be worn on public transport, the health ministry said in a statement.
Thu Feb 09 2023
![PM Anwar invites public to follow 'Developing a Madani Nation' mandate today PM Anwar invites public to follow 'Developing a Madani Nation' mandate today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41674086451_TBPMMADANI.jpg)
PM Anwar invites public to follow 'Developing a Madani Nation' mandate today
PM Anwar has invited the public to listen in and digest the mandate he will deliver in conjunction with the discourse on 'Developing a Madani Nation' at the PICC today.
Wed Jan 18 2023