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
![Temu bual Trump bersama Musk di X terganggu akibat serangan DDoS Temu bual Trump bersama Musk di X terganggu akibat serangan DDoS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723520099_DonaldJTrump.jpg)
Temu bual Trump bersama Musk di X terganggu akibat serangan DDoS
Menurut Elon Musk, serangan Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) besar-besaran mengganggu wawancara secara langsungnya dengan calon Presiden AS, Donald Trump.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![Mohd Zuki retires, expresses willingness to continue serving the country Mohd Zuki retires, expresses willingness to continue serving the country](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61723196845_TBZUKI.jpg)
Mohd Zuki retires, expresses willingness to continue serving the country
Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali said his 32 years and seven months in public service have been a challenging yet fulfilling experience.
Fri Aug 09 2024
AWANI Tonight: Civil servants may receive up to 47% salary hike
Civil servants may receive a 15-47% pay hike under the revised Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA), says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
Wed Aug 07 2024
![Malaysia on track to achieve RM3.6 bil revenue in data centre industry by 2025 - Teo Malaysia on track to achieve RM3.6 bil revenue in data centre industry by 2025 - Teo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81723018123_TBTeoNieChing.jpg)
Malaysia on track to achieve RM3.6 bil revenue in data centre industry by 2025 - Teo
Teo Nie Ching said building an ecosystem for data centres and cloud services would also increase the number of industry suppliers in M'sia.
Wed Aug 07 2024
![Australia raises terror threat level to 'probable' from 'possible' Australia raises terror threat level to 'probable' from 'possible'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41702259983_TBAustraliasPrim.jpg)
Australia raises terror threat level to 'probable' from 'possible'
Anthony Albanese said he raised Australia's threat level following advice from security services, but said no imminent threat of an attack.
Mon Aug 05 2024
![Anwar acknowledges loss of key public service pillar with Mohd Zuki’s retirement Anwar acknowledges loss of key public service pillar with Mohd Zuki’s retirement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71722826038_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Anwar acknowledges loss of key public service pillar with Mohd Zuki’s retirement
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim the monthly assembly of the PM's Department would be Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali 's final one as Chief Secretary to govt.
Mon Aug 05 2024
![Chinese university announces first marriage-related degree course Chinese university announces first marriage-related degree course](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61722597449_preweddingphotosho.jpg)
Chinese university announces first marriage-related degree course
The Beijing-based institution aims to "cultivate professionals to develop marriage related industries and culture".
Sun Aug 04 2024
![MCMC to hold public consultation on new regulatory framework for social media service providers MCMC to hold public consultation on new regulatory framework for social media service providers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61722506857_Socmed.jpg)
MCMC to hold public consultation on new regulatory framework for social media service providers
Proposed requirements include having robust measures on user data protection, addressing online harm and enhancing content moderation.
Thu Aug 01 2024
![Social media licence not applicable to individual users - Fahmi Social media licence not applicable to individual users - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41722501850_TBFahmi.jpg)
Social media licence not applicable to individual users - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said users do not need to obtain the licence as the licensing requirement only applies to social media service providers.
Thu Aug 01 2024
!['Kill switch' enables rapid intervention by authorities 'Kill switch' enables rapid intervention by authorities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61721634695_AzalinaOthmanSaid.jpg)
'Kill switch' enables rapid intervention by authorities
The government's proposal to enforce the 'kill switch', enables them to swiftly cut off access to malicious sites or services.
Wed Jul 31 2024
![Flying taxis in Indonesia's new capital will need to follow international rules Flying taxis in Indonesia's new capital will need to follow international rules](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41722216782_IbuKotaNusantara.jpg)
Flying taxis in Indonesia's new capital will need to follow international rules
The Transportation Ministry issued permit for technical test, considering it a scientific test to study and develop flying taxi services.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Consider This: Push & Pull (Part 3): Of Opting for Chinese & International Schools
Bumiputra student enrolment in Chinese schools has increased by 58.5% over the last decade, while Bumi student enrolment in international schools has surged by nearly 50% in the past 5 years. This trend has meant that Malaysian students now comprise two-thirds of the international school student population. Why do parents seem to be opting out of national schools, and what are the broader implications of this shift? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Shahnaz Al-Sadat, Chairperson and Co-Founder of the educational social enterprise, LeapEd Services.
Mon Jul 29 2024
![New regulatory license for social media platforms in Malaysia to fight cyber offences New regulatory license for social media platforms in Malaysia to fight cyber offences](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61722214089_mediasosial.jpg)
New regulatory license for social media platforms in Malaysia to fight cyber offences
If social media services fail to apply for a license by 1 January 2025 then legal action will be taken against them, said MCMC.
Mon Jul 29 2024