KUALA LUMPUR: It is crucial for kids to stay safe while growing up in a digital world, says Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. To make this happen, she calls on everyone to work together to create a safe environment where children can explore, create and learn without fear of harm. “But achieving...
IPOH: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will take additional measures on social media platforms that fail to comply with the age restriction ban from Jan 1, 2025. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that currently, all platforms have set the age limit to 13 years old and below. "We want to monitor how effectively they enforce...
KOTA KINABALU: A Parti Warisan assemblyman says he is prepared to face action if it is proven he had ill intent in the “punch" involving a Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) representative. Merotai assemblyman Sarifuddin Hata maintains that he had no malice directed towards Kunak assemblyman Datuk Norazlinah Arif. Sarifuddin, who has apologised for the incident in a...
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's recent interview with CNN has been edited and taken out of context to give the impression that the government recognises Israel's right to exist. Unity government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil said only one part of the Prime Minister's interview with the channel's Richard Quest was being shared on social media. "Until today, we...
KUALA LUMPUR: All investment schemes offered on social media platforms are scams, says Comm Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf. The Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director said he is disheartened that there are still victims being duped by scam syndicates despite repeated warnings given. "It is even more unfortunate that the majority of investment scam...
SHAH ALAM: It is hard to find true friends, especially those who are willing to stand by you in times of trouble, says former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak In a Facebook post, he noted that many individuals are fairweather friends, only there when times are good and putting on a facade, reported Sinar...
PETALING JAYA: Adeline Chang, one of the two sisters who have gained recent online notoriety, claims she will be charged in court on Thursday (Oct 24). Adeline has been called out on social media for allegedly repeatedly not paying for services rendered. She is also believed to be the sister of Alice Chang, who gained similar online...
KUALA LUMPUR: This year, the majority of the 4,355 investment scam cases in Malaysia have been linked to schemes advertised on social media sites and chat applications, says Comm Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf. The director of the Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) reported that 82%, or 3,574 cases, began with advertisements on social...
IN THE age of fast-sharing social media, extraordinary events can quickly captivate the public's attention. Recently, a video surfaced showing a lorry engulfed in flames manoeuvring into oncoming traffic, which left viewers in shock. With such dramatic footage circulating widely, the question on everyone's mind is: did this fiery lorry truly drive against traffic near Nilai? Verdict: TRUE News of...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is set to announce the code of conduct for social media platform providers, said Fahmi Fadzil. The Communications Minister said that providers will need to abide by the code once the Class Licence for Application Service Providers comes into force on Jan 1 next year. "The MCMC will publish...
