Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
AWANI Tonight: Social Media: MCMC receives 27 cyberbullying reports daily this year
MCMC now receives an average of 27 cyberbullying cases daily, up from 10 previously, prompting Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil to advocate for social media licensing to enhance online safety.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Levelling the playing field: The call for equal regulation across all platforms
Digital platforms like social media share content and ads but are not subject to local governance frameworks.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Cyberbullying: MCMC received 27 reports a day - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil says the figure shows a significant increase compared to the previous 10 cases per day.
Tue Nov 19 2024
How social media is reshaping human connection
New hypothesis reveals social media's impact on human connection, possibly worsening social inequalities and mental health issues.
Sun Nov 17 2024
Chinese social media reels over young woman's illegal surrogacy case
Authorities pledge a strict crackdown on illegal practices, including buying/selling of sperm, eggs, and surrogacy services.
Sat Nov 16 2024
Govt sticks to Jan 1, 2025 deadline for social media licensing - Fahmi
Failure to obtain a license after the effective date will constitute an offence, and appropriate legal action may be taken under Act 588.
Fri Nov 15 2024
How close are we to an accurate AI fake news detector?
In the ambitious pursuit to tackle the harms from false content on social media and news websites, data scientists are getting creative.
Sun Nov 10 2024
Governments are pushing teen social media bans - but behind the scenes is a messy fight over science
Does reducing social media improve teen mental health?
Sun Nov 10 2024
Israel to collect soccer fans from Amsterdam after apparent antisemitic attacks
The Israeli embassy in The Hague said mobs had chanted anti-Israel slogans and shared videos of their violence on social media.
Fri Nov 08 2024
AWANI Tonight: 7th Nov 2024
#AWANITonight 7 Nov 2024 with Farhana Sheikh
- Proposed House Arrest Bill only for remand detainees awaiting trial
- Australia to ban social media use for under 16
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- Proposed House Arrest Bill only for remand detainees awaiting trial
- Australia to ban social media use for under 16
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Thu Nov 07 2024
AWANI Tonight: Australia to ban social media use for under 16
Australia plans to introduce a legislation to ban children under 16 from social media, a policy the government says is world-leading, with the laws to be introduced in parliament this year.
Thu Nov 07 2024
No plans to block social media platforms that fail to register for licensing - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil says users would still be able to access and use the platforms after the regulation comes into force.
Thu Nov 07 2024