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Vietnam is considering restricting children under 16 from posting on social media, requiring parental oversight of accounts and age-appropriate content filters. The move mirrors measures in France and Malaysia.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has warned Negri Sembilan voters against posting or sharing content touching on race, religion and royalty issues during the state election campaign.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has directed the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission and police to investigate a Threads account over alleged insulting remarks about Prophet Muhammad.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry reports orderly social media activity during the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign, with only 16 complaints logged so far. Authorities warn of potential disinformation risks in the final campaign stretch.
Malaysia's Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching stressed that accountability and a people-centred approach are essential for a secure digital future, highlighting escalating content removal efforts and the need for collective responsibility.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled an artificial intelligence avatar as a novel channel for Malaysians to share their views and concerns directly with his office, targeting younger demographics through digital engagement.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has activated its Network Monitoring Centre to oversee communications and multimedia services during Negeri Sembilan's state election on August 1, with early voting on July 28.
The MCMC has opened an investigation into online content touching on 3R issues involving the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, with authorities recording statements under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Malaysia's Communications Minister has called for greater care when using artificial intelligence to generate content featuring the national flag, warning that AI errors could misrepresent the Jalur Gemilang's design.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will host the International Regulatory Conference 2026 on July 21-22, positioning Malaysia as a thought leader in global digital policy and telecommunications regulation.
Sibu Municipal Council will implement a 5-10 minute grace period before issuing parking penalties and launch a Senior Citizen Parking Pass from August, responding to widespread public backlash over the SMC Cares Smart Parking system.
UNICEF has raised alarm over children's rapid adoption of artificial intelligence, revealing they are embracing the technology at rates exceeding adults by more than threefold, while facing inadequate protection against risks.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has activated its Network Monitoring Centre to handle complaints about communications services and online content during the Johor state election, scheduled for July 11.
Australia's government has condemned parliamentary delays to strengthen enforcement of its child social media ban. Opposition parties have referred amendments to an eight-week inquiry, frustrating efforts to give the eSafety Commissioner tougher powers against platforms.
Malaysia's Department of Agriculture has firmly denied involvement in a fraud scheme where forged government orders were used to deceive supplier companies into providing goods and services without payment.
Pakatan Harapan candidate Dr Maszlee Malik is proposing a mobile application to help residents report local issues and identify vulnerable groups in the Puteri Wangsa state seat, combining technology with traditional community engagement ahead of the July 11 Johor election.
Australia will introduce legislation granting its internet regulator expanded authority to pursue technology companies in court for breaching the country's under-16 social media ban.
Social media companies operating in Malaysia must implement user age-verification systems or risk financial penalties reaching RM10 million under the newly enacted Online Safety Act 2025.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has warned social media platforms they risk penalties reaching RM10 million for failing to implement age-verification mechanisms, with enforcement powers now being actively mobilised.
Parliament convenes for a 16-day session addressing water resource expansion in Johor, strengthening competition monitoring in housing markets, and implementing age verification safeguards for social media users.
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Kelantan's regent Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra received Foreign Minister Fahmi Fadzil for discussions on fraudulent social media accounts and current governance matters affecting the northern state.
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Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra received Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil at Kota Lama Palace to discuss escalating problems with fake accounts, misinformation, and negative content targeting Malaysia's royal institutions on social media platforms.