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US$1.4 trillion lawsuit: Meta fights massive US trial over child addiction claims

California leads a landmark 29-state legal blitz targeting Meta's core business model, warning that addictive features on Facebook and Instagram have systematically harmed minors

Spain to ban social media for under-16s, hold platform executives accountable for illegal content

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces sweeping measures to protect minors online, with new laws to criminalise disinformation and executive accountability

Fahmi tells TikTok to strengthen safeguards against underage users

Minister says children under 13 are still accessing the platform despite community rules

[UPDATED] Jail time for posting offensive content on minors under proposed amendments to CMA

A new sub-section stipulates maximum RM500,000 fine and imprisonment of up to five years if content involves children under 18

‘Enough is enough’: Australia mulls social media ban for kids amid health concerns

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces age verification trial as government explores restrictions for users under 16

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National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

RM200m World Cup rights fee puts Malaysia’s 2026 viewing at risk

Malaysia could miss live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a steep RM200 million broadcasting fee strains Astro and RTM, raising doubts over whether fans will be able to watch football’s biggest tournament

Education Ministry scraps teacher training system to lighten workload

Minister Fadhlina Sidek vows to help teachers focus on what matters most – teaching – as new curriculum changes approach

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