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Meta agrees to US$16.68b settlement over child safety failures on Facebook, Instagram

Deal with 29 US states includes new restrictions on children’s usage, while company denies wrongdoing

7% of Japanese adolescents show signs of social media addiction: survey

Medical institute study highlights highest rates among 10- to 19-year-olds, prompting calls for parental guidance and policy action

TikTok settles lawsuit over youth addiction claims, leaving Meta and YouTube to face trial

The settlement resolves allegations of harmful design practices, as Meta and YouTube prepare for trial over social media addiction and youth mental health

Social media addiction and mental health: MCMC willing to work with Health Ministry

Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching says MCMC lacks expertise on dealing with mental health but has other awareness initiatives for the public on using social media responsibly

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

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