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
![China's drivers fret as robotaxis pick up pace - and passengers China's drivers fret as robotaxis pick up pace - and passengers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723193905_tbdriverlesscarAp.jpg)
China's drivers fret as robotaxis pick up pace - and passengers
Ride-hailing and taxi drivers face job loss threats from AI as thousands of robotaxis begin operating on Chinese streets.
Fri Aug 09 2024
![Global cyber outage grounds flights, hits media, financial, telecoms Global cyber outage grounds flights, hits media, financial, telecoms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51630515284_DeltaAirlines.jpg)
Global cyber outage grounds flights, hits media, financial, telecoms
Crowdstrike said it was aware of reports of crashes on Microsoft's Windows operating system relating to its Falcon sensor.
Fri Jul 19 2024
![Malaysia eyes BRICS membership to amplify global voice - Mohamad Malaysia eyes BRICS membership to amplify global voice - Mohamad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61698398351_MohamadHasan.jpg)
Malaysia eyes BRICS membership to amplify global voice - Mohamad
Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said Msia's influence will grow significantly as part of this economic bloc compared to operating independently.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![Customs seize sex toys worth RM2.04 million Customs seize sex toys worth RM2.04 million](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51717586834_TBOpsPublika.jpg)
Customs seize sex toys worth RM2.04 million
11,220 sex toys were seized during the raid at a warehouse, believed to have been operating for three years.
Wed Jun 05 2024
![Gaza aid still departing Cyprus by sea while landing pier fixed, Cypriot official says Gaza aid still departing Cyprus by sea while landing pier fixed, Cypriot official says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41717067013_Gazashoreline.jpg)
Gaza aid still departing Cyprus by sea while landing pier fixed, Cypriot official says
A spokesperson said offloading aid had slowed down, but the sea corridor had not ceased operating.
Thu May 30 2024
![[COLUMNIST] The Malaysian economy in the time of geo-economic and geo-political cholera [COLUMNIST] The Malaysian economy in the time of geo-economic and geo-political cholera](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692946642_BangunanKL.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The Malaysian economy in the time of geo-economic and geo-political cholera
The Malaysian economy is operating in a geo economy and geo-political contexts are swooning, indeed, filled with shocking surprises.
Thu May 23 2024
![Gaza family clings to destroyed home after Israeli withdrawal Gaza family clings to destroyed home after Israeli withdrawal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712634873_Palestinianfamily.jpg)
Gaza family clings to destroyed home after Israeli withdrawal
Gaza authorities said they discovered more than 60 bodies in Khan Younis since the Israeli forces departed after operating there for months.
Tue Apr 09 2024
![SKDS 2.0 pilot project to begin tomorrow - Armizan SKDS 2.0 pilot project to begin tomorrow - Armizan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51708410391_ArmizanMohdAli.jpg)
SKDS 2.0 pilot project to begin tomorrow - Armizan
Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the vehicle operating company can submit an application via KPDN MySubsidi Diesel system from 9am tomorrow.
Wed Mar 06 2024
![Seek treatment at Mahmoodiah Health Clinic for minor illnesses, overcrowding at HSA Seek treatment at Mahmoodiah Health Clinic for minor illnesses, overcrowding at HSA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705904603_TBLINGTIANSOON.jpg)
Seek treatment at Mahmoodiah Health Clinic for minor illnesses, overcrowding at HSA
Extending the operating hours was one of the measures taken to overcome the issue of congestion at the Yellow and Red zones at the HSA JKT.
Mon Jan 22 2024
![Spanish court convicts arbitrator who awarded $15 bln to sultan's heirs in Malaysia dispute Spanish court convicts arbitrator who awarded $15 bln to sultan's heirs in Malaysia dispute](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71704751828_TBGonzaloStampa.jpg)
Spanish court convicts arbitrator who awarded $15 bln to sultan's heirs in Malaysia dispute
Gonzalo Stampa was sentenced to six months in jail and barred from operating for one year, according to the ruling.
Tue Jan 09 2024
![Johor fully recovers from flood, last centre in Segamat closed Johor fully recovers from flood, last centre in Segamat closed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702560899_TBbanjir.jpg)
Johor fully recovers from flood, last centre in Segamat closed
Johor has fully recovered from the floods after the last operating temporary relief centre in Segamat was closed today.
Tue Jan 02 2024
![World's biggest nuclear plant in Japan to resume path towards restart World's biggest nuclear plant in Japan to resume path towards restart](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703651489_KashiwazakiKariwa.jpg)
World's biggest nuclear plant in Japan to resume path towards restart
Tepco has been eager to bring the world's largest atomic power plant back online to slash operating costs, but a resumption still needs local consent in Niigata prefecture.
Wed Dec 27 2023
![Ukraine exports 700,000 T grain via new Black Sea corridor - Minister Ukraine exports 700,000 T grain via new Black Sea corridor - Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41698140647_grain.jpg)
Ukraine exports 700,000 T grain via new Black Sea corridor - Minister
About 700,000 metric tons of grain have been exported through Ukraine's new Black Sea export corridor since it began operating in August.
Tue Oct 24 2023