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MCMC, police tighten grip on online child exploitation

13 arrested, 40,000 abusive materials seized as authorities step up joint enforcement

‘It’s procedural, not political’: Govt studies further amendments to fine-tune law, says Azalina

Minister says new regulations under the Online Safety Act 2025 must be technically sound and enforceable, dismisses claims of tech industry pressure behind the delay

Protecting our children’s innocence: tackling online exploitation and abuse – Joseph Lai

As gadgets become a norm in the lives of children, their unchecked use has opened the door to unprecedented risks and collective action must be taken

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Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

Penang’s shores in peril: a deadly mix of climate change and coastal development”

Rising sea levels, erratic weather, and unchecked development are driving coastal erosion to alarming new heights in Penang, threatening both nature and livelihoods.

PayNet confirms DuitNow QR code transaction fee for merchants starting Oct 1

In a statement on the matter, PayNet, the operator of DuitNow QR, clarified that the fee follows the lifting of a waiver on the merchant discount rate, which is charged based on a percentage of the payment transaction value.