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
![PM to announce important update on SSPA at 19th MAPPA this Friday PM to announce important update on SSPA at 19th MAPPA this Friday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71722512218_TBANWAR.jpg)
PM to announce important update on SSPA at 19th MAPPA this Friday
Datuk Dr Haniff Zainal Abidin said the 19th MAPPA serves as a platform for the Prime Minister to outline key government policies.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![Mahkota by-election: Polling on Sept 28, Nomination in Sept 14 - EC Mahkota by-election: Polling on Sept 28, Nomination in Sept 14 - EC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41723523182_programpengumumanS.jpg)
Mahkota by-election: Polling on Sept 28, Nomination in Sept 14 - EC
Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun today announced that the nomination day and early voting for the by-election are scheduled for Sept 14 and Sept 24.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![Mesyuarat SPR berlangsung bincang urusan PRK DUN Mahkota Mesyuarat SPR berlangsung bincang urusan PRK DUN Mahkota](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720244546_RamlanHarun.jpg)
Mesyuarat SPR berlangsung bincang urusan PRK DUN Mahkota
Mesyuarat khas SPR bagi membincangkan urusan dan tarikh-tarikh penting untuk PRK DUN Mahkota, Johor sedang berlangsung di Menara SPR, Putrajaya.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Situasi di Sidon, Lubnan semakin tegang
Dan ini merupakan perkongsian daripada Zainal Rashid Ahmad yang juga merupakan seorang wartawan bebas dan penulis sastera dari Lubnan.
Beliau berada di negara itu untuk memberikan perkembangan semasa situasi di sana susulan ketegangan di rantau Asia Barat.
Beliau berada di negara itu untuk memberikan perkembangan semasa situasi di sana susulan ketegangan di rantau Asia Barat.
Sat Aug 10 2024
Olimpik Paris 2024: Azizulhasni, Shah Firdaus sandaran terakhir misi emas
Wartawan Astro Arena, Zulhilmi Zainal Azam membawakan perkembangan terkini kontinjen negara di sukan Olimpik Paris 2024 khususnya acara Keirin melibatkan Datuk Azizulhasni Awang dan Shah Firdaus Shahrom.
Sat Aug 10 2024
Situasi di Sidon, Lubnan semakin tegang
Pengendali platform ZRA Strim, Zainal Rashid Ahmad berkongsi perjalanan ke Sidon, Selatan Lubnan yang menyaksikan ketegangan dengan Israel semakin memuncak.
Sat Aug 10 2024
![Prosecution objects to Daim’s application to transfer case before another judge Prosecution objects to Daim’s application to transfer case before another judge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41723193054_TBTunDaimZainuddin.jpg)
Prosecution objects to Daim’s application to transfer case before another judge
The prosecution stated that Judge Azura Alwi, who is handling both cases, is qualified and will act fairly in the trials.
Fri Aug 09 2024
![Hakim layak dengar kes Daim - Pendakwaan Hakim layak dengar kes Daim - Pendakwaan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81723180588_TunDaimZainuddin.jpg)
Hakim layak dengar kes Daim - Pendakwaan
Wan Shaharuddin berkata, mahkamah tidak boleh membenarkan permintaan Daim kerana ia juga akan menunjukkan mahkamah tidak layak mendengar kes itu.
Fri Aug 09 2024
![Failure to declare assets: Daim applies to obtain MACC report Failure to declare assets: Daim applies to obtain MACC report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61723092659_TBTunDaimZainuddin.jpg)
Failure to declare assets: Daim applies to obtain MACC report
Tun Daim Zainuddin requests MACC to produce report filed against him, which led to his asset declaration case, to help in his defence.
Thu Aug 08 2024
![Perbicaraan kes rasuah anak Hamzah Zainudin akan didengar hakim baharu Perbicaraan kes rasuah anak Hamzah Zainudin akan didengar hakim baharu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81723100874_FaisalHamzah.jpg)
Perbicaraan kes rasuah anak Hamzah Zainudin akan didengar hakim baharu
Perbicaraan kes seorang perunding bebas yang juga anak kepada Hamzah Zainudin yang berdepan pertuduhan rasuah akan didengar di hadapan hakim baharu.
Thu Aug 08 2024
![Hamzah Zainudin's son's graft trial to be heard before new judge Hamzah Zainudin's son's graft trial to be heard before new judge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723098489_MuhammadFaisalHamz.jpg)
Hamzah Zainudin's son's graft trial to be heard before new judge
Judge Rozina Ayob, who has been presiding over the case, announced that she will be transferred on Aug 15.
Thu Aug 08 2024
![Daim mohon penzahiran dokumen SPRM kes gagal isytihar 70 harta Daim mohon penzahiran dokumen SPRM kes gagal isytihar 70 harta](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61723092659_TBTunDaimZainuddin.jpg)
Daim mohon penzahiran dokumen SPRM kes gagal isytihar 70 harta
Daim memohon kepada Mahkamah Sesyen untuk mendapatkan penzahiran dokumen daripada SPRM, berhubung kes tidak mengisytiharkan 70 aset harta dihadapinya.
Thu Aug 08 2024
![PRK Mahkota: “Belum ada perbincangan rasmi, jangan tuntut itu ini,” kata Zahid kepada Pemuda Amanah PRK Mahkota: “Belum ada perbincangan rasmi, jangan tuntut itu ini,” kata Zahid kepada Pemuda Amanah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51722672257_ZahidHamidi.jpg)
PRK Mahkota: “Belum ada perbincangan rasmi, jangan tuntut itu ini,” kata Zahid kepada Pemuda Amanah
Tuntutan Pemuda Amanah peringkat bahagian tidak sepatutnya berlaku kerana pimpinan peringkat Pusat masih belum duduk dan berbincang mengenai kerusi PRK Mahkota.
Thu Aug 08 2024