TikTok shuts down US access as Trump seeks app’s reinstatement

WASHINGTON: Millions of TikTok users were blocked from accessing the popular app in the United States as a national ban came into effect Sunday (Jan 19), with incoming president Donald Trump unable to intervene until he takes office. TikTok, removed from prominent app stores hours before the ban, said in a message to users attempting to...

Telegram receives licence to operate in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Telegram has been granted the Application Service Provider Class Licence (ASP (C)) to operate in Malaysia, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He stated that Telegram obtained the licence from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) on Jan 2, making it the third licensed service provider under the licensing requirements for internet messaging and...

‘Mak Cik Kamboja’ was fined RM40,000 for insulting Malays

MELAKA: The woman known as “Mak Cik Kamboja”, who sparked controversy last year, was fined RM40,000 after pleading guilty at the Sessions Court here on Friday (Dec 6) to two charges of insulting Malays, reported Sinar Harian. Her son, who was also accused, was released on a RM10,000 bond. The accused, Mariyah Yaakob, 48 and Ezuan Hafsham...

Bukit Aman denies claims of inaction in document fraud case

PETALING JAYA: Bukit Aman has refuted allegations of inaction in their investigation into a case involving the falsification of documents. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Comm Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said in a statement on Thursday (Nov 7) that the department had been informed of the claim made in a TikTok video...

Strictly enforce child protection laws, Wanita MCA says after bus driver incident

KUALA LUMPUR: Wanita MCA calls for the strict enforcement of child protection laws following a disturbing incident involving a school bus driver. Wanita MCA secretary-general Chan Quin Er (pic) said Wanita MCA has always been steadfast in pushing for the strict enforcement of the Child Act 2001. "Besides the Penal Code, every citizen in Malaysia deserves their...

Thai Woman Living 400km From Home Exchanges Sweet Messages With Mum Through CCTV; Touches The Internet

A clip of a Thai woman communicating with her mum through closed circuit television (CCTV) footage has gone viral on TikTok with over 1.7mil views, warming the hearts of the internet. TikTok user Aum Aum (@aumaum1017) hails from Thailand’s Buriram Province. She now lives and works in the Chon Buri province which is around 400 km away from...

Ease of anonymity makes cyberspace a haven for criminality

PETALING JAYA: The ease of anonymity in cyberspace makes it a haven for would-be criminals, says a criminologist. Dr Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid said, generally, criminals like scammers and cyberbullies were able to easily use fake identities to commit their deeds and get away unscathed. “They can also create multiple identities which makes it easy for them...

MCMC investigating two suspects for offensive TikTok comments

PETALING JAYA: Two suspects are under investigation by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for allegedly posting offensive comments on a social media platform. The MCMC said in a statement on Tuesday (July 16) that the two men made offensive and provocative remarks on a replay of a Parliament session on the TikTok platform on...

People Are Judging K-Pop Group IVE For Eating Burgers With Forks

As popular as K-pop groups might be, the sad truth is that some idols seem to draw criticism no matter what they do. Girl group IVE, made up of members Gaeul, Yujin, Rei, Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo, have sparked quite the debate after they were seen eating burgers with forks. The original video, titled ‘IVE Tries Popular American Food’, was...

Esha’s mother lodges police report against four TikTokers

PETALING JAYA: The mother of the late Hindu activist, Rajeswary Appahu, lodged a police report against four individuals for allegedly disrupting an ongoing police investigation related to a cyberbullying case involving her daughter. Puspa Rajagopal, 56, said the individuals were misleading and confusing the public by discussing the case on social media and were talking badly...