Platforms not taking online safety issues involving AI content seriously

Be aware, keep up with changes in communication landscape, especially social media, says MB

There must be limits to using socmed to poison minds of millions, he says

Video on social media dismissed as attempt to undermine longstanding defence, diplomatic ties

Video deemed extremely obscene, triggering widespread anger, condemnation.

Starmer govt hardens stance on human trafficking amid political, public pressure.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — Social media service providers have removed a total of 1,443 offensive and extreme content involving children across various digital platforms between January 1, 2022, and July 15 this year, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — A graphic designer pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court today to a charge of improper use of the network facilities by posting offensive remarks that insulted Islam.

BRUSSELS, July 14 — France, Spain, Italy, Denmark, and Greece will test a blueprint for an age-verification app to protect children online, the European Commission announced on Monday, amid growing global concern about the impact of social media on children's mental health.

MOSCOW, July 12 — Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov yesterday said wartime censorship in Russia is justified amid the conflict with Ukraine and the closure of opposition-minded media.

TAWAU, June 29 — The Malaysian Armed Forces' (MAF) personnel have been reminded to refrain from uploading sensitive content on social media, particularly related to security assets, to prevent hostile parties from identifying the nation's defence capabilities.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 — The act of blocking or removing social media content or accounts can only be carried out by the platform providers, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

BANGI, June 16 — Malaysia is set to enforce the Online Safety Act 2024 soon, following its full passage through Parliament and a Royal Assent.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — The chartered bus tragedy that claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students has elicited an outpouring of grief on social media from Cabinet members and people from all walks of life.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — A social media influencer has been remanded for four days starting today to assist in an investigation regarding allegations of sending obscene pictures to a teenage girl recently.

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, May 9 — Asean member states have unanimously agreed that the digital environment must be safe, secure, inclusive and resilient to safeguard the rights and well-being of citizens, while emphasising the need for stronger collaboration to address shared regional challenges.

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, May 7 — The 17th Conference of Asean Ministers Responsible for Information (AMRI) and Related Meetings concluded with strong backing for the 'Kuala Lumpur Declaration on Safe and Responsible Use of Social Media Platforms for Asean'.

SHAH ALAM, May 4 — Seri Kembangan is striving to produce 1,000 tourism ambassadors to highlight the constituency’s attractions, with the support of the local community.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — The Selangor police have identified an individual believed to be the suspect responsible for circulating false information regarding a death in the recent Putra Heights gas pipeline inferno in Subang Jaya.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has lodged a police report regarding several comments on social media claiming that there were deaths in the recent gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya.