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
![New regulatory license for social media platforms in Malaysia to fight cyber offences New regulatory license for social media platforms in Malaysia to fight cyber offences](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61722214089_mediasosial.jpg)
New regulatory license for social media platforms in Malaysia to fight cyber offences
If social media services fail to apply for a license by 1 January 2025 then legal action will be taken against them, said MCMC.
Mon Jul 29 2024
![S. Korea to introduce 'workation' visa for high-earning foreigners S. Korea to introduce 'workation' visa for high-earning foreigners](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41684465340_SouthKorea.jpg)
S. Korea to introduce 'workation' visa for high-earning foreigners
To apply for the visa, applicants are required to have an annual income twice as much as South Korea's per capita gross national income (GNI).
Fri Dec 29 2023
![Thousands of New Zealanders use pathway to apply for Australian citizenship Thousands of New Zealanders use pathway to apply for Australian citizenship](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-08/61567183438_VisaAustralia.jpg)
Thousands of New Zealanders use pathway to apply for Australian citizenship
New Zealanders meeting some eligibility requirements can become citizens without first becoming permanent residents in Australia.
Mon Aug 14 2023
![Syed Saddiq gets temporary release of passport to go to Switzerland, South Korea Syed Saddiq gets temporary release of passport to go to Switzerland, South Korea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51681108376_TBSYEDSADDIQ.jpg)
Syed Saddiq gets temporary release of passport to go to Switzerland, South Korea
According to Syed Saddiq, he needed the passport early as he needs to apply for a visa to visit the two countries which will take time.
Tue Apr 18 2023
![Over 8,000 Fishermen Registration Cards issued as of November in Sabah Over 8,000 Fishermen Registration Cards issued as of November in Sabah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61667989305_TBnelayanudangbe.jpg)
Over 8,000 Fishermen Registration Cards issued as of November in Sabah
James Ratib said the fishermen would be able eligible to apply for the Fisherman's Living Allowance of RM300 per month and oil subsidy.
Thu Dec 01 2022
![Victims of stalking can apply for protection order under new amendment to Act 593 - Mas Ermieyati Victims of stalking can apply for protection order under new amendment to Act 593 - Mas Ermieyati](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71658764174_TimbalanMenteridi.jpg)
Victims of stalking can apply for protection order under new amendment to Act 593 - Mas Ermieyati
Victims of stalking will be able to apply for a protection order as soon as the alleged perpetrator of the crime is investigated by the police.
Mon Oct 03 2022
![Two company owners fined RM150,000 for using forged documents to apply for tenders Two company owners fined RM150,000 for using forged documents to apply for tenders](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71660545030_SPRM.jpg)
Two company owners fined RM150,000 for using forged documents to apply for tenders
The duo pleaded guilty in the Sessions Court to charges of using forged documents to qualify them for public cleaning tenders.
Mon Aug 15 2022
![Ministry plans to request allocation for environmental conservation under Budget 2023 Ministry plans to request allocation for environmental conservation under Budget 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61657524233_TBzuraida.jpg)
Ministry plans to request allocation for environmental conservation under Budget 2023
MPIC plans to apply for higher allocations under Budget 2023 to ensure greater efforts towards environmental conservation in the plantation sector.
Sun Jul 31 2022
![MPIC urges oil palm smallholders to apply for incentives offered by ministry MPIC urges oil palm smallholders to apply for incentives offered by ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51653752005_TBZuraida.jpg)
MPIC urges oil palm smallholders to apply for incentives offered by ministry
This incentive aims to encourage farm owners to diversify their sources of income through cash crops and optimise the use of their land.
Fri Jun 10 2022
![JBPM to apply for allowance to be extended to staff working in shifts JBPM to apply for allowance to be extended to staff working in shifts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61653568009_KetuaPengarahJabat.jpg)
JBPM to apply for allowance to be extended to staff working in shifts
JBPM will apply for the payment of allowance to be extended to its personnel working the 12-hour and 24-hour shifts.
Thu May 26 2022
![Dewan Rakyat approves Supplementary Supply Bill Dewan Rakyat approves Supplementary Supply Bill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645947330_UndangUndangPerlem.jpg)
Dewan Rakyat approves Supplementary Supply Bill
The Dewan Rakyat today approved the Supplementary Supply (2021) Bill 2022 to apply for the extra allocation of RM8.4 billion for additional expenditure in 2021.
Tue Mar 22 2022
![Final opportunity to apply for the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM Final opportunity to apply for the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/41604414905_LaboratoryGeneric.jpg)
Final opportunity to apply for the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM
A total of 29 scholarships from six UK universities, will support women from eight countries in South East Asia, including Malaysia.
Mon Mar 21 2022
#KiniNews: Filming for personal social media requires Finas licence, says Saifuddin
All filming requires a licence from the National Film Development Corporation (Finas) even for personal social media, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah.
Asked how this would affect people who use social media platforms, he said that all content creation is subject to regulations.
"It is mandatory for film producers to apply for a film production licence and filming certification letter, regardless of whether they are mainstream media or personal media that publish their film on social media or traditional channels," he told the Dewan Rakyat today.
Asked how this would affect people who use social media platforms, he said that all content creation is subject to regulations.
"It is mandatory for film producers to apply for a film production licence and filming certification letter, regardless of whether they are mainstream media or personal media that publish their film on social media or traditional channels," he told the Dewan Rakyat today.
Sat Mar 19 2022