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Malaysia blocks Zionist propaganda online: Fahmi

Minister says government working with social media platforms to counter misleading narratives about Palestine and the Global Sumud Flotilla

MCMC defends integrity: not a tool to quash government critics

Commission cites statistics revealing that 72% of its content removal requests target online gambling, scams

What’s the deal with social media and youth mental health? – Scarlett Smout, Louise Thornton and Jillian Halladay

In Australia, spikes in psychological distress, a general indicator of mental ill-health, are driven by millennials and Gen Zs

Requests to remove social media posts meant to protect users: MCMC 

With such content posing a significant threat to the nation’s social fabric and institutions, MCMC added that hate speech, in particular, has the potential to incite violence, discrimination and harassment.  

[UPDATED] Fahmi to haul in social media firms over offensive, ‘sexual’ ad content

The Communications and Digital Ministry will summon several social media platform providers to discuss issues related to inappropriate advertising content on their platforms.

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Selangor to host Sukma 2026 from Aug 15-24, Para Sukma in September

Over 10,000 athletes expected as Selangor aims to reclaim overall crown; official logo and mascot to be unveiled next month

Harimau Malaya likely to lose seven players permanently despite CAS ruling: AFC

It says eligibility falsification case may trigger further disciplinary review after CAS upholds 12-month ban

Subsidised RON95: how cheap is Malaysia’s fuel compared to neighbours?

There has been a spate of viral videos showing vehicles from neighbouring countries such as Thailand and Singapore being filled with Malaysia's heavily subsidised RON95 petrol, indicating a blatant disregard for local laws.