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
![MOE committed to tackling sexual crimes against school students - Fadhlina MOE committed to tackling sexual crimes against school students - Fadhlina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697720400_FadhlinaSidek.jpg)
MOE committed to tackling sexual crimes against school students - Fadhlina
MOE said it would give its full commitment to stricter enforcement of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 (Act 792).
Tue Oct 24 2023
![Travis King crossing puts North Korea border tours under scrutiny Travis King crossing puts North Korea border tours under scrutiny](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689934402_NorthKoreanPaju.jpg)
Travis King crossing puts North Korea border tours under scrutiny
Tourists should expect far stricter supervision if visits to the border between North and South Korea resume, analysts said.
Tue Jul 25 2023
![Stricter immigration checks at Labuan ferry terminals - Hamzah Stricter immigration checks at Labuan ferry terminals - Hamzah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61662808132_DatukSeriHamzahZ.jpg)
Stricter immigration checks at Labuan ferry terminals - Hamzah
The Immigration Department has been directed to enforce stricter control at the two Labuan ferry terminals, especially for non-Sabahan travellers bound for the Sabah mainland.
Sat Sep 10 2022
![PAS Ulama Council proposes stricter election eligibility criteria PAS Ulama Council proposes stricter election eligibility criteria](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51662120881_yahaya.jpg)
PAS Ulama Council proposes stricter election eligibility criteria
The Central PAS Ulama Council has proposed that the government tighten the eligibility requirements for candidates to run for any election.
Fri Sep 02 2022
![Environmental violations need to be addressed with stricter laws - PM Environmental violations need to be addressed with stricter laws - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654414663_PerdanaMenteriDat.jpg)
Environmental violations need to be addressed with stricter laws - PM
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob wants environmental violations to be addressed with stricter laws.
Sun Jun 05 2022
![In latest gaming crackdown, China bans livestreaming of unauthorised titles In latest gaming crackdown, China bans livestreaming of unauthorised titles](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51650013630_GAMING.jpg)
In latest gaming crackdown, China bans livestreaming of unauthorised titles
This signals stricter enforcement of rules as part of China's broad crackdown on the gaming industry aimed at purging content the government does not approve of.
Fri Apr 15 2022
NSC to issue stricter MCO guidelines on Saturday - Ismail Sabri | Kini News - 26 Mar
The National Security Council will be issuing stricter guidelines on Saturday, to ensure compliance with the movement control order.
Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said this could include stricter rules for those going out to purchase essentials.
Ismail added it was up to the public to ensure that the MCO, which has been extended to April 14, would not be extended further, and they can do this by staying home.
Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said this could include stricter rules for those going out to purchase essentials.
Ismail added it was up to the public to ensure that the MCO, which has been extended to April 14, would not be extended further, and they can do this by staying home.
Fri Mar 18 2022
![Johor Armada wants EC to be strict for fairness Johor Armada wants EC to be strict for fairness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51643118996_SPR.jpg)
Johor Armada wants EC to be strict for fairness
Johor Armada wants EC to be stricter in monitoring and enforce the law to ensure the upcoming Johor State Election is fair, more transparent and conducted with integrity.
Tue Jan 25 2022
![No more MCO, just stricter control at borders - Hishammuddin No more MCO, just stricter control at borders - Hishammuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41641903877_Hishammuddin.jpg)
No more MCO, just stricter control at borders - Hishammuddin
The government will not reimpose the Movement Control Order (MCO) but stricter control measures will be implemented at the country's entry and exit points in a bid to curb COVID-19.
Tue Jan 11 2022
![Step up enforcement against smoking at eateries, urges Khairy Step up enforcement against smoking at eateries, urges Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41634805081_Laranganmerokok.jpg)
Step up enforcement against smoking at eateries, urges Khairy
Khairy calls for stricter enforcement against smoking at food premises.
Thu Oct 21 2021
![Tennis - Murray supports restrictions on unvaccinated players at Australian Open Tennis - Murray supports restrictions on unvaccinated players at Australian Open](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/81587611880_ANDY.jpg)
Tennis - Murray supports restrictions on unvaccinated players at Australian Open
Andy Murray says he would support moves by local authorities to impose stricter conditions on unvaccinated players at Melbourne Park.
Wed Oct 13 2021
![Reopening of schools: Labuan Health Department to conduct stricter monitoring Reopening of schools: Labuan Health Department to conduct stricter monitoring](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/51613905521_HARIPERTAMAPERSEKO.jpg)
Reopening of schools: Labuan Health Department to conduct stricter monitoring
Dr Ismuni disclosed a discussion had been held with officials from the Education Ministry on the matter.
Tue Sep 07 2021
![MOH wants stricter border control to curb spread of Lambda variant MOH wants stricter border control to curb spread of Lambda variant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41628853946_DGHisham.jpg)
MOH wants stricter border control to curb spread of Lambda variant
The MOH has called for stricter border control, including implementing risk assessments on individuals returning from abroad to prevent the Lambda variant from spreading into the country.
Fri Aug 13 2021