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Platforms, not regulators, hold key to tackling online harms: MCMC

Commission says digital platforms must take greater accountability as scams, illicit content and other online threats continue to rise

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

Under-16 social media users given one month before action taken as ONSA measures launch today

As new measures begin today, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission says age verification under the Online Safety Act will also be carried out by platforms for existing users over a period of up to six months

Predators play the long game in targeting minors online: Criminologist

Datuk P. Sundramoorthy says grooming is subtle, calculated and often goes unnoticed until it escalates

Online Safety Act takes effect, forcing big platforms to tackle online harms

New law compels major service providers to protect users, with stronger safeguards for children, clearer reporting tools and faster action against harmful content

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Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

InDrive faces termination for flouting guidelines

It is the second Russian e-hailing app after Maxim to face ban by Land Public Transport Agency

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