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Social media regulation Malaysia

Malaysia’s biggest online safety challenge is enforcing ONSA, not passing it – experts

Experts say the success of Malaysia’s Online Safety Act will depend on effective enforcement, platform accountability and safer-by-design digital services, with stronger collaboration needed among government, industry, parents and educators to better protect children online

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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.

What does AGC say about withdrawing police reports? – Hafiz Hassan 

According to its e-Participation Policy portal, complainant may submit an application so no action taken on lodged report but decision lies with public prosecutor