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Social media giant Meta designed platforms to get kids hooked: US court documents

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is facing accusations that it intentionally crafted its social media platforms to captivate children, while allegedly withholding information on millions of complaints concerning underage users on Instagram. 

Govt, Google to strategically collaborate to provide opportunities for 300,000 by 2026

The Malaysian government and Google today announced a strategic collaboration to create inclusive growth opportunities for more Malaysians and homegrown companies in the fast-growing digital economy. 

Anwar calls on tech companies to play crucial role in curbing rising misinformation

Harmful misinformation and falsehoods are a burgeoning crisis that is reaching a tipping point, signalling an impending need for government intervention and international cooperation to rein in the chaos, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

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[WATCH] Roblox, PS5, and online games not included in Malaysia’s under-16 social media restrictions: Teo Nie Ching

Deputy Communications Minister says phased Online Safety Act targets major social media platforms first, highlights govt’s measured rollout and parental responsibility in online safety

AFC confident ACLE fixtures will be completed despite regional disruptions

The Asian Football Confederation is closely monitoring scheduling challenges caused by regional conflicts but remains confident that all AFC Champions League Elite fixtures will be completed, with only match dates likely to change while the final venue in Jeddah stays the same

Best results since 2013: SPM 2024 shows improvement across the board

14,179 students scored straight A’s, significantly increasing from 11,713 last year and highest number in over a decade