Finding a faster, cheaper way to curb misinformation
The spread of false information is jeopardising global health and security, prompting the need to find quick, cost-effective interventions.
Sun Jun 16 2024
US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and minorities
The US assessment said religious minorities in India reported discrimination including calls for violence and spread of misinformation.
Tue Apr 23 2024
CelcomDigi and sooka collaborate to offer Live Sport & Premium Home Entertainment on high-speed internet
The collaboration introduces a broad spread of streaming content on its smooth and ultra-fast fibre connectivity, under sooka Premium plan.
Tue Mar 26 2024
Chile forest fires kill 99 as hundreds remain missing
Chilean authorities introduced a 9 pm curfew in hardest-hit areas and sent in the military to help firefighters stem the spread of fires.
Mon Feb 05 2024
X lifts ban on Taylor Swift searches after spread of fake explicit images
The search has been reactivated and X "will continue to be vigilant for any attempt to spread this content," according to Joe Benarroch.
Tue Jan 30 2024
COVID-19: MAIK encourages wearing of face mask in mosques, surau
The Kelantan Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIK) encourages the wearing of face masks to the mosque and surau to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Tue Dec 19 2023
Spread of accurate understanding of Islam can eliminate chance of misperception - PM
The beauty of Islam can only be felt if a person truly understands, practices and lives its true teachings, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue Oct 10 2023
What's in a mosquito bite? How warmer climates spread disease
A complex mix of global warming, changes in land use and more movement of people and goods are contributing to the spread of illnesses.
Fri Sep 15 2023
Over 700 people tested for Nipah virus after two deaths in India
The southern Indian state of Kerala shut schools, offices and public transport on Wednesday to stop the spread of the deadly Nipah virus.
Thu Sep 14 2023
WHO prepares for El Nino-linked spread of viral disease
WHO is preparing for the very high probability that 2023 and 2024 will be marked by an El Nino event, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said.
Thu Jun 22 2023
It's About YOUth: Playing our part to fight misinformation
As the number of TikTok users in Malaysia continue to rise, so do concerns over the rapid spread of hate speech and misinformation on such platforms. Mediha Mahmood from the Content Forum and Hafizin Tajudin of TikTok Malaysia speak on balancing creativity with responsibility, and playing our part in the fight against misinformation.
Fri May 26 2023
Malawi fears spread of cholera outbreak in wake of Cyclone Freddy
Poor access to clean water and sanitation at emergency camps for those displaced by the cyclone pose a threat of waterborne diseases.
Mon Mar 20 2023
Chinese doctor who blew the whistle on SARS dies at 91
Dr. Jiang Yanyong who accused the govt of deliberately underreporting the spread of the disease, has died in a Beijing military hospital.
Wed Mar 15 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Improving medical screening in view of the Foreign Worker Employment Relaxation Plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71672143387_MigrantWorkers.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Improving medical screening in view of the Foreign Worker Employment Relaxation Plan")
[COLUMNIST] Improving medical screening in view of the Foreign Worker Employment Relaxation Plan
Making the medical screening for foreign workers more rigorous is critical to prevent the spread of diseases.
Fri Feb 17 2023
444 complaints on new media received so far this year - Fahmi
MCMC had been planning to strengthen programmes and activities related to the spread of false information, hate speech and online scams.
Tue Jan 17 2023