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 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
![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
!['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
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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
AWANI Tonight: CrowdStrike issue triggers global cyber outage
A global IT outage is causing widespread disruption to services worldwide. The issue is traced back to cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, affecting the Microsoft Windows operating system.
Fri Jul 19 2024
![Microsoft says cause of outage at 365 apps and services fixed Microsoft says cause of outage at 365 apps and services fixed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81654122563_Microsoftlogo.jpg)
Microsoft says cause of outage at 365 apps and services fixed
According to Microsoft, the residual impact of cybersecurity outages are continuing to affect some customers.
Fri Jul 19 2024
![FACTBOX - Global tech outage delays flights and disrupts services around the world FACTBOX - Global tech outage delays flights and disrupts services around the world](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61721386030_globalcyberoutages.jpg)
FACTBOX - Global tech outage delays flights and disrupts services around the world
Here's a list of disruptions that have been reported.
Fri Jul 19 2024
![Global cyber outage: More airlines and terminal services hit Global cyber outage: More airlines and terminal services hit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-04/51523529316_MelbourneAirport.jpg)
Global cyber outage: More airlines and terminal services hit
Australia's Sydney Airport reported a global technical outage has impacted some airline operations and terminal services.
Fri Jul 19 2024
![Communications widely disrupted in Bangladesh as student protests spike Communications widely disrupted in Bangladesh as student protests spike](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71721358530_Antiquotaprotester.jpg)
Communications widely disrupted in Bangladesh as student protests spike
Authorities had cut some mobile services to try to quell the unrest but the disruption spread across the country.
Fri Jul 19 2024
Consider This: Care Economy — The Business of Care
Malaysia’s Care Economy is an investment white space: An investment area that serves a strong development need but has yet to benefit from a robust policy framework and political momentum. What would it take to create a robust care infrastructure in Malaysia? And how might increased investments into this sector transform care services? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Anfaal Saari, Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly who holds the portfolio of Women and Family Empowerment, Social Welfare & the Care Economy, and Dr Haniza Khalid, currently Senior Research Associate at Universiti Malaya’s Social Wellbeing Research Centre. She recently authored a report on enabling investments into the Malaysian Care Economy, commissioned by UNDP Malaysia.
Tue Jul 16 2024