![Singapore to block 95 social media accounts under foreign interference act Singapore to block 95 social media accounts under foreign interference act](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71721370214_GuoWengui.jpg)
Singapore to block 95 social media accounts under foreign interference act
MHA issued the restriction after the social media accounts published posts containing videos on Singapore's leadership transition.
Fri Jul 19 2024
![Jocelyn Chia's social media accounts disabled, Singaporeans find her jokes not funny Jocelyn Chia's social media accounts disabled, Singaporeans find her jokes not funny](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/81686141291_TBJocelynChiajpg.jpg)
Jocelyn Chia's social media accounts disabled, Singaporeans find her jokes not funny
The lawyer-turned-comedian's satire dwelled on the ill-fated Malaysian carrier MH370, as well as the state of developments in Malaysia.
Thu Jun 08 2023
![Ismail Sabri obtains temporary injunction against Lokman Adam over defamatory statement Ismail Sabri obtains temporary injunction against Lokman Adam over defamatory statement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41664186382_MashUp.jpg)
Ismail Sabri obtains temporary injunction against Lokman Adam over defamatory statement
The High Court granted Ismail Sabri an ad interim injunction against Lokman Noor Adam in his suit over an alleged defamatory statement on the latter's social media accounts.
Mon Sep 26 2022
![Ismail Sabri sues Lokman Adam over defamatory statement on social media Ismail Sabri sues Lokman Adam over defamatory statement on social media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61662948789_MashUp.jpg)
Ismail Sabri sues Lokman Adam over defamatory statement on social media
Ismail Sabri claims the malicious, defamatory and untrue statements were uploaded on four social media accounts belonging to Lokman Adam.
Mon Sep 12 2022
![Activate two-factor authentification for extra security on social media - MCMC Activate two-factor authentification for extra security on social media - MCMC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51605153232_MCMC.jpg)
Activate two-factor authentification for extra security on social media - MCMC
MCMC has urged the public to activate the two-factor authentication (2FA) as a security feature to protect social media accounts, instant messaging platforms and users' password.
Thu Feb 10 2022
![PMYT: Probe focuses on statements made regarding Islamic beliefs, teachings PMYT: Probe focuses on statements made regarding Islamic beliefs, teachings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61622899752_PDRM.jpg)
PMYT: Probe focuses on statements made regarding Islamic beliefs, teachings
Police have been investigating the group's YouTube account as well as its other social media accounts over the past few days.
Sat Sep 04 2021
![Leaders send well wishes to Ismail Sabri for his appointment Leaders send well wishes to Ismail Sabri for his appointment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/61629502309_ismailsabri.jpg)
Leaders send well wishes to Ismail Sabri for his appointment
Leaders across the political divide congratulated Ismail Sabri for his appointment as Malaysia's ninth Prime Minister today through their official social media accounts.
Fri Aug 20 2021
![No instruction to like, share minister's social media accounts - KKMM No instruction to like, share minister's social media accounts - KKMM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51619001753_DatukSaifuddinAbdu.jpg)
No instruction to like, share minister's social media accounts - KKMM
KKMM has denied allegations that it made it compulsory for the ministry's staff to like and share the social media accounts of its minister and deputy.
Wed Apr 21 2021
![Beware of fake social media accounts created for purpose of fraud, sedition - MCMC Beware of fake social media accounts created for purpose of fraud, sedition - MCMC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51605153232_MCMC.jpg)
Beware of fake social media accounts created for purpose of fraud, sedition - MCMC
Fake accounts can also be identified through too many likes by others on various topics and groups and very few likes on their own page.
Fri Nov 20 2020
![Senate updated on cyberbullying, fake social media accounts Senate updated on cyberbullying, fake social media accounts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/51596973497_SAIFUDDINABDULLAH.jpg)
Senate updated on cyberbullying, fake social media accounts
Cyberbullying and fake social media accounts came under the spotlight in the Dewan Negara today.
Mon Sep 21 2020
![Misleading advertisement: 151 websites, 319 social media accounts blocked Misleading advertisement: 151 websites, 319 social media accounts blocked](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71595303454_MenteriKesihatanK.jpg)
Misleading advertisement: 151 websites, 319 social media accounts blocked
71 warning letters were issued against those who have published advertisements that did not comply with the Food Act 1983.
Thu Sep 03 2020
![Fake social media accounts monitored Fake social media accounts monitored](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/41463479175_SallehSaidKeruak.jpg)
Fake social media accounts monitored
The Malaysia Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will monitor the existence of fake accounts, including to investigate and take the necessary enforcement action.
Wed Jun 21 2017
![Adele opens 'secret' Twitter account where she tweets 'taboo' subjects Adele opens 'secret' Twitter account where she tweets 'taboo' subjects](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/51489559917_Adele.jpg)
Adele opens 'secret' Twitter account where she tweets 'taboo' subjects
Adele reveals her management has banned her from updating her official social media accounts after being too "mouthy".
Wed Mar 15 2017
![I've never had Facebook or Twitter account, says Datin Seri Rosmah I've never had Facebook or Twitter account, says Datin Seri Rosmah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/41440234371_RosmahMansor.jpg)
I've never had Facebook or Twitter account, says Datin Seri Rosmah
Prime Minister's wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor today stressed that she never had any kind of social media accounts, not even Facebook or Twitter.
Mon Nov 28 2016
![Stephen King announces social media strike after Trump victory Stephen King announces social media strike after Trump victory](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/71479092932_StephenKing.jpg)
Stephen King announces social media strike after Trump victory
The social media accounts of horror author Stephen King were silent after he announced he was "shutting down" after the US presidential election victory of Donald Trump.
Mon Nov 14 2016