AWANI Tonight: Cracking down on cyberbullying in Malaysia
Description: With the government pledging to review and draft new laws against cyberbullying, Prof Datuk Dr Andrew Moharaj from Taylor’s University’s Impact Lab highlights crucial factors for safeguarding and supporting victims.
Tue Jul 23 2024
![Cyberbullying: Govt to study drafting new law - Fahmi Cyberbullying: Govt to study drafting new law - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718349610_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
Cyberbullying: Govt to study drafting new law - Fahmi
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said govt will examine the need for a future-proof new law to deal with cyberbullying incidents.
Thu Jul 18 2024
![Proposal to enact new law on cyberbullying to be tabled at Cabinet meeting tomorrow - Fahmi Proposal to enact new law on cyberbullying to be tabled at Cabinet meeting tomorrow - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713591758_TBFahmi.jpg)
Proposal to enact new law on cyberbullying to be tabled at Cabinet meeting tomorrow - Fahmi
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said it is part of the ministry's effort to make social media platforms safer for users.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![Govt drafting new law to combat online fraud, ensure digital security Govt drafting new law to combat online fraud, ensure digital security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71712406184_GobindSinghDeo.jpg)
Govt drafting new law to combat online fraud, ensure digital security
Gobind Singh Deo said this was because both acts were entirely different from technical and legal implementation perspectives.
Mon Jul 08 2024
![FEATURE - 'Wild West' of neuroscience drives new laws on brain privacy FEATURE - 'Wild West' of neuroscience drives new laws on brain privacy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41666358855_artificialintellige.jpg)
FEATURE - 'Wild West' of neuroscience drives new laws on brain privacy
Advances in brain science have made it easier to capture detailed data flows for the human brain and interpret their meaning.
Sat Mar 23 2024
![Sri Lanka passes new law to regulate online content Sri Lanka passes new law to regulate online content](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61706100565_OnlineSafetyBill.jpg)
Sri Lanka passes new law to regulate online content
The Online Safety Bill proposes jail terms for content that a five-member commission considers illegal.
Thu Jan 25 2024
![Syed Saddiq appoints new lawyers for appeal against CBT, money laundering conviction Syed Saddiq appoints new lawyers for appeal against CBT, money laundering conviction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81664267682_SyedSaddiq.jpg)
Syed Saddiq appoints new lawyers for appeal against CBT, money laundering conviction
Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's previous lead counsel Gobind Singh Deo was appointed Minister of Digital during the Cabinet reshuffle last year.
Thu Jan 18 2024
![Italy's parties unanimously back clampdown on violence against women Italy's parties unanimously back clampdown on violence against women](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61700721167_TBStudentsjpg.jpg)
Italy's parties unanimously back clampdown on violence against women
The new law expands protections for women at risk to prevent more serious violence and stem a wave of femicides.
Thu Nov 23 2023
![Scientists propose sweeping new law of nature, expanding on evolution Scientists propose sweeping new law of nature, expanding on evolution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81635776226_TBAmazonRainforest.jpg)
Scientists propose sweeping new law of nature, expanding on evolution
It holds that complex natural systems evolve to states of greater patterning, diversity and complexity.
Sat Oct 21 2023
![Explainer: Why are Sweden and Denmark having a crisis over the Koran? Explainer: Why are Sweden and Denmark having a crisis over the Koran?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61690418125_woman.jpg)
Explainer: Why are Sweden and Denmark having a crisis over the Koran?
Both governments have condemned the burnings and said they are considering new laws that could stop them.
Fri Aug 04 2023
![Senior Citizens Bill to take into account punishments for irresponsible adult children Senior Citizens Bill to take into account punishments for irresponsible adult children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/61586511989_wargaemas.jpg)
Senior Citizens Bill to take into account punishments for irresponsible adult children
The introduction of the new law was aimed at protecting senior citizens in Malaysia and prepare for the country to become an aging nation.
Wed Mar 15 2023
![Explainer: Why is Indonesia's new criminal code so controversial? Explainer: Why is Indonesia's new criminal code so controversial?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51672903757_INDONESIA.jpg)
Explainer: Why is Indonesia's new criminal code so controversial?
Indonesia's new criminal code ushers in a raft of new laws, including banning sex outside of marriage and insulting the president.
Thu Jan 05 2023
![Bali governor says new Indonesia laws pose no risk to tourists Bali governor says new Indonesia laws pose no risk to tourists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61670826976_BALI.jpg)
Bali governor says new Indonesia laws pose no risk to tourists
The new laws, which come into affect in three years, could only be prosecuted if there was complaint by a parent, spouse or child.
Mon Dec 12 2022
![Indonesia's new laws a threat to privacy, press and human rights, says UN Indonesia's new laws a threat to privacy, press and human rights, says UN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71670570230_JAKARTA.jpg)
Indonesia's new laws a threat to privacy, press and human rights, says UN
The criminal code includes laws that make it an offence to insult the president, the national flag and state institutions.
Fri Dec 09 2022
![Italy to extend Ukraine arms supply law for 2023 - Minister Italy to extend Ukraine arms supply law for 2023 - Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81669019178_GuidoCrosetto.jpg)
Italy to extend Ukraine arms supply law for 2023 - Minister
Italy's government will ask parliament to approve a new law on military and civilian supplies to Ukraine throughout 2023.
Mon Nov 21 2022