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Indonesia to block under-16s from high-risk social media starting March 28

Govt regulation will deactivate accounts on platforms including TikTok, YouTube, X, Instagram, and Roblox to protect children from online harm

MCMC launches probe into Meta’s RM67bil scam ad revenue projection

As Meta predicts billions from fraudulent ads, Malaysia's regulator demands clarity and accountability over illegal content on its platforms

[WATCH] Feel bullied online? Don’t stay silent, MCMC wants you to speak up

Through its Internet Selamat campaign, MCMC urges victims to report abuse and calls on platforms to act or be held accountable

Asean to adopt KL Declaration on responsible social media use this October

Malaysia-led initiative aims to promote safer online behaviour and combat digital harms across the region

Protecting consumer data is the responsibility of online platforms 

As digital threats grow, experts urge social media and messaging platforms to prioritise cybersecurity and safeguard user data

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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

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

What the pork!? – Rocky Bru

Rocky Bru reflects on a surprise in-flight warning about Malaysia’s pork import ban, tracing its public health roots and the politics of pig farming through a seasoned traveller’s lens