![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
![MCMC blocks 549 pornographic, 69 prostitution websites since Jan MCMC blocks 549 pornographic, 69 prostitution websites since Jan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716979680_TeoNieChing.jpg)
MCMC blocks 549 pornographic, 69 prostitution websites since Jan
Teo Nie Ching said removed 308 pornographic items and 838 prostitution-related contents from various platforms, including X and Telegram.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![MCMC denies being govt tool to silence criticism MCMC denies being govt tool to silence criticism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51666270026_MCMCLogo.jpg)
MCMC denies being govt tool to silence criticism
MCMC said 72 per cent of its requests for the removal of content across all social media platforms involved online gambling and scams.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![Pembangunan kemudahan chatbot dalam WhatsApp memasuki proses akhir - Fahmi Pembangunan kemudahan chatbot dalam WhatsApp memasuki proses akhir - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716979680_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
Pembangunan kemudahan chatbot dalam WhatsApp memasuki proses akhir - Fahmi
Beliau berkata pihaknya akan mengadakan perbincangan dengan Meta Platforms Inc (Meta) dalam masa terdekat mengenai perkara itu.
Tue Jun 11 2024
![Fahmi jumpa pengendali platform media sosial di Singapura bulan depan Fahmi jumpa pengendali platform media sosial di Singapura bulan depan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716683074_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
Fahmi jumpa pengendali platform media sosial di Singapura bulan depan
Pertemuan dibuat susulan tindakan Meta Platforms menurunkan hantaran berita media Malaysia mengenai pertemuan Anwar dengan Ismail Haniyah.
Sun May 26 2024
![Fahmi kecam tindakan Meta turunkan hantaran Anwar bertemu Hamas Fahmi kecam tindakan Meta turunkan hantaran Anwar bertemu Hamas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81715761385_Anwar.jpg)
Fahmi kecam tindakan Meta turunkan hantaran Anwar bertemu Hamas
Kementerian Komunikasi mengecam tindakan syarikat induk Facebook, Meta Platforms yang menurunkan posting syarikat media berkaitan pertemuan PM, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim dengan sayap politik, Hamas.
Wed May 15 2024
![Australia targets social media with parliamentary probe Australia targets social media with parliamentary probe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715309034_Meta.jpg)
Australia targets social media with parliamentary probe
The government criticised social media platforms for not being quick enough to remove violent posts.
Fri May 10 2024
![Helicopter crash: MCMC advises public against sharing video clips Helicopter crash: MCMC advises public against sharing video clips](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51666270026_MCMCLogo.jpg)
Helicopter crash: MCMC advises public against sharing video clips
MCMC also advised any party that had uploaded the video clips to delete them from social media platforms.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![Singapore Food Agency detects prescription drug to treat erectile dysfunction in candy Singapore Food Agency detects prescription drug to treat erectile dysfunction in candy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712907705_tbPrescriptiondrug.jpg)
Singapore Food Agency detects prescription drug to treat erectile dysfunction in candy
"Kingu Ginseng Candy" had been marketed on multiple local e-commerce platforms as a candy with claims of male sexual enhancement effects.
Fri Apr 12 2024
![Bangladesh mulls temporary suspension of Facebook, YouTube Bangladesh mulls temporary suspension of Facebook, YouTube](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-03/81554013396_Facebook.jpg)
Bangladesh mulls temporary suspension of Facebook, YouTube
Bangladeshi minister says, the social media platforms are not sincere about the government's recommendations on various issues.
Mon Apr 01 2024
![Draft of online safety bill being fine-tuned - Teo Draft of online safety bill being fine-tuned - Teo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51700549250_TBTeoNieChing.jpg)
Draft of online safety bill being fine-tuned - Teo
Teo Nie Ching said the measure was deemed necessary due to prevalence of harmful content on social media and Internet messaging platforms.
Tue Mar 19 2024
![Reddit, YouTube must face lawsuits claiming they enabled Buffalo mass shooter Reddit, YouTube must face lawsuits claiming they enabled Buffalo mass shooter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61652771361_TBBUFFALO.jpg)
Reddit, YouTube must face lawsuits claiming they enabled Buffalo mass shooter
Justice Paula Feroleto said 25 plaintiffs could try to prove that the social media platforms were designed to addict and radicalize users.
Tue Mar 19 2024
![Trump calls TikTok a threat but says some kids could 'go crazy' without it Trump calls TikTok a threat but says some kids could 'go crazy' without it](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81708309395_TBDonaldTrumpjp.jpg)
Trump calls TikTok a threat but says some kids could 'go crazy' without it
Donald Trump said a ban on the popular app would hurt some kids and only strengthen Meta Platforms' Facebook.
Tue Mar 12 2024
![Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads down in widespread outage Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads down in widespread outage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41709656518_MetaPlatforms.jpg)
Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads down in widespread outage
Internet traffic observer Down Detector is reporting vast outages on several Meta platforms Tuesday.
Tue Mar 05 2024
![TikTok violates Indonesian in-app transactions ban, says minister TikTok violates Indonesian in-app transactions ban, says minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61699958119_TBTIKTOKGENERIC.jpg)
TikTok violates Indonesian in-app transactions ban, says minister
TikTok forced to close its relatively new TikTok Shop, in Indonesia after the country banned online shopping on social media platforms.
Tue Feb 20 2024