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YouTube has appealed a Los Angeles court verdict that held it partly responsible for a young woman's social media addiction. The jury awarded her US$3 million in damages, with US$3 million more recommended in punitive damages.
Malaysia's Islamic dakwah foundation YADIM has endorsed the government's proposal to establish accreditation standards for religious speakers operating on social media platforms, framing it as essential safeguard against unqualified preachers spreading inaccurate Islamic teachings.
Malaysia's Army has completed an internal investigation into allegations of sexual offences involving one of its members that circulated on social media, concluding the claims contradict actual facts. The organisation has flagged concerns about trial by viral.
A UK government-commissioned study of 309 households found teenagers experienced better sleep, mood and concentration when social media was restricted, though complete bans caused social friction and enforcement proved difficult.
A 23-year-old man in southwestern China has been detained after parachuting from a residential building to gain social media attention. The stunt has reignited concerns about dangerous online challenges performed by influencers across the region.
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.
A US federal judge has rejected Meta's attempt to dismiss a major lawsuit filed by dozens of state attorneys general, who accuse the company of deliberately engineering Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to minors.
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As Johor's state election approaches, political candidates are maximising social media platforms for their final campaign drives, employing creative content strategies to engage voters across multiple digital channels.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has urged social media platform providers to strengthen their efforts in combating false information related to the 16th Johor state election, warning that misinformation poses particular risks on polling day.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has urged the strengthening of the Malaysian Media Council as a self-regulatory body, calling on social media platforms to join its framework to address content challenges and improve media ethics.
TikTok has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by a Florida teenager alleging social media harmed his mental health, marking the latest in a series of legal victories for young plaintiffs challenging Big Tech's business practices.
Three Dutch footballers who missed penalties in Monday's World Cup shootout loss to Morocco have become targets of racist abuse on social media, prompting the Dutch FA to file formal complaints with authorities.
A 19-year-old French national in Singapore is expected to plead guilty in July to charges of mischief and public nuisance stemming from an incident where he allegedly licked a straw from a vending machine and shared the video online.
TikTok and YouTube have deactivated 4.7 million accounts belonging to children under 16 in Indonesia following government regulations aimed at protecting minors from cyberbullying and addiction.
A University of Newcastle study tracking adolescents before and after Australia's December 2025 social media ban for under-16s found the legislation had limited early impact, with most teens continuing to access platforms through various workarounds.
Malaysian actor Hisyam Hamid has firmly rejected viral allegations circulating on Threads that he visited actress Erysha Emyra's residence, labelling the claims as completely unfounded and expressing disappointment over the rumour.
A Kuching court has convicted and jailed a 46-year-old security guard for posting offensive remarks about the Agong on Facebook, with the judge emphasising the gravity of disrespecting the monarchy.
YouTube has settled a lawsuit brought by a Florida teenager who claimed the platform damaged his mental health. The resolution comes as thousands of similar cases against social media giants proceed through US courts.
The European Commission is intensifying its investigation into Meta, preparing preliminary findings that accuse Facebook and Instagram of employing design tactics that deliberately addict young users to their platforms.
Malaysia's Deputy National Unity Minister R. Yuneswaran has advocated for strengthened mother-tongue education among youth as a remedy for escalating 3R (race, religion, royalty) disputes on social media that threaten national cohesion.
Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh has called on all local authorities, especially those in tourism destinations like Putrajaya, to strengthen their maintenance operations and address cleanliness and safety issues before they escalate on social media.
An American appeals court has upheld Ohio's law requiring social media companies to obtain parental consent before allowing children under 16 to use their platforms, rejecting free speech challenges from the tech industry.
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris has distanced itself from a poster about registering 'saudara baharu' that circulated on social media, stating it was never submitted for approval and did not originate from official university channels.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce a ban on under-16s accessing major social media platforms, along with stricter rules on chatbots and curfews for older teens, before attending a G7 summit in France.
Florida's attorney general has sued TikTok, claiming the platform violates state law by allowing children under 14 to create accounts and exposing young users to harmful content.