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Australia's online safety regulator has filed civil proceedings against Telegram in Federal Court, alleging the messaging platform failed to remove terrorism-promoting content despite user reports, with potential fines reaching A$54.6 million.
Police in Tawau have arrested eight secondary school students and held them for two days in connection with a physical altercation triggered by the circulation of artificial intelligence-generated explicit content.
Malaysia's Social Welfare Department has cautioned the public against sharing content that could identify children on social media, following a recent school incident. Violations carry penalties of up to RM10,000 or five years imprisonment.
Parliament's second week focused on federal allocations, with PM Anwar defending funding distribution across states. Key legislation on cybercrime, child protection and employment insurance progressed, alongside initiatives supporting student education and essential goods pricing.
Malaysia's government has created a special cross-agency committee to combat online scams, uniting multiple ministries, banking institutions, and digital platforms in an unprecedented coordinated response to rising cyber fraud.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has lodged a police report after an artificial intelligence-generated video containing false allegations circulated online. The PKR Wanita chief called for stronger action against character assassination targeting women politicians.
More than 32,000 members from 13 National Information Dissemination Centres in Sabak Bernam are taking on ambassador roles to promote digital safety and combat online scams, extending cybersecurity awareness beyond urban centres.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has briefed Sultan Nazrin Shah on government initiatives to enhance telecommunications infrastructure and expand service reach across Perak, with online safety also featuring prominently in discussions.