![Single mother loses over RM400,000 in African Scam Single mother loses over RM400,000 in African Scam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81591947522_scamgeneric.jpg)
Single mother loses over RM400,000 in African Scam
A single mother lost RM494,000 when she was duped by the 'African Scam' syndicate through a man she knew on the social networking site Facebook, since mid-February.
Fri Aug 06 2021
![Google suspends Parler social networking app from Play Store; Apple gives 24-hour warning Google suspends Parler social networking app from Play Store; Apple gives 24-hour warning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/71610163184_APPLE.jpg)
Google suspends Parler social networking app from Play Store; Apple gives 24-hour warning
Right-leaning social media users in the United States have flocked to Parler, messaging app Telegram and hands-off social site Gab.
Sat Jan 09 2021
![Malaysia leads mobile wallet usage in Southeast Asia Malaysia leads mobile wallet usage in Southeast Asia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41592913340_TBOnlineShopping.jpg)
Malaysia leads mobile wallet usage in Southeast Asia
The inputs were gathered from 10,000 consumers and/or business professionals across 10 markets in the Asia Pacific region.
Wed Jun 24 2020
![China's all-girl pop band crushes hopes of besotted female fans China's all-girl pop band crushes hopes of besotted female fans](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/71493798145_allgirlboyband.jpg)
China's all-girl pop band crushes hopes of besotted female fans
Marketed as a pop band that encourages girls to pursue their own identities and shake up female conventions, Acrush has won more than 749,000 followers on Chinese social networking site Weibo.
Wed May 03 2017
![Canadian police investigate Facebook beating video in murder case Canadian police investigate Facebook beating video in murder case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/61492184857_FBLogo.jpg)
Canadian police investigate Facebook beating video in murder case
Canadian police said they were investigating whether a beating captured on video, reported to have been distributed via social networking site Facebook Inc, may be connected to a young woman's death.
Thu Apr 27 2017
![Zahid denies claims Anifah quits cabinet Zahid denies claims Anifah quits cabinet](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/51486801890_AnifahAmanZahidH.jpg)
Zahid denies claims Anifah quits cabinet
"I know the Selangor Menteri Besar is referring to news spread through social networking sites claiming Datuk Seri Anifah Aman, the Foreign Minister, has or will resign."
Sat Feb 11 2017
![Too much 'lurking' on social media makes you miserable: study Too much 'lurking' on social media makes you miserable: study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/51465117315_SocialMediaButton.jpg)
Too much 'lurking' on social media makes you miserable: study
The study, published recently in the journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking, was conducted by researchers at the University of Copenhagen on over 1,000 participants, mostly women.
Sat Dec 24 2016
![Selena Gomez becomes Instagram's most-followed celebrity Selena Gomez becomes Instagram's most-followed celebrity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/71480642658_SelenaGomez.jpg)
Selena Gomez becomes Instagram's most-followed celebrity
Selena Gomez overtook Taylor Swift as the most-followed celebrity on Instagram, as two of pop's leading women once again dominated the social networking site in 2016.
Fri Dec 02 2016
![Alphabet's unit discloses Snapchat investment Alphabet's unit discloses Snapchat investment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/51478318294_Snapchat.jpg)
Alphabet's unit discloses Snapchat investment
Alphabet Inc's venture capital arm CapitalG disclosed an investment in Snapchat by adding the social networking firm's logo to a page on its investment portfolio website.
Sat Nov 05 2016
![Gaming may boost teens' school results: Study Gaming may boost teens' school results: Study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/61470793979_950x600.jpg)
Gaming may boost teens' school results: Study
Playing online games may boost teenagers' school results while spending time on social networks such as Facebook could do the opposite.
Wed Aug 10 2016
![Cameraman assaulted during fracas denies allegations of play-acting Cameraman assaulted during fracas denies allegations of play-acting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/51470669010_JurufotoNSTP.jpg)
Cameraman assaulted during fracas denies allegations of play-acting
Supian Ahmad,36, said the allegations made on social networking sites also claimed that he was paid to do it and lied that his camera was seized by JDT supporters.
Mon Aug 08 2016
![Microsoft dives into social with $26 billion LinkedIn deal Microsoft dives into social with $26 billion LinkedIn deal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/61465894995_LinkedIn.jpg)
Microsoft dives into social with $26 billion LinkedIn deal
With its biggest-ever acquisition and one of the largest in the tech sector, Microsoft is taking a big step into the world of social networking.
Tue Jun 14 2016
![Are you dependent on Facebook? Are you dependent on Facebook?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/41450971144_Facebook.jpg)
Are you dependent on Facebook?
Read on to find out if you are dependent on this social networking site for your everyday needs.
Thu Dec 24 2015
![Government will not block social networking sites Government will not block social networking sites](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/41445008085_internet.jpg)
Government will not block social networking sites
The Government does not wish to restrict social networking site Facebook, and platforms such as Telegram, WhatsApp and others because most Malaysians use these facilities for a variety of purposes.
Fri Nov 20 2015
![Is my life Instagram-worthy? Is my life Instagram-worthy?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/81441617215_SOCIALMEDIA.jpg)
Is my life Instagram-worthy?
Google -Instagram-worthy- and you will see that the pursuit to create a stream of images that document ones effortlessly fabulous life, is one of top obsessions among urban smartphone generation.
Mon Sep 07 2015