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Could Meta’s decision to drop fact-checkers impact Malaysia’s social media landscape?
The removal of independent fact-checking raises concerns about the spread of misinformation, especially in politically sensitive contexts.
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Fahmi: Meta finalising social media licence in Malaysia; Google, X under compliance review
The social media giant Meta is in the final stages of securing an Application Service Provider (ASP) Class Licence in Malaysia, said
Malaysia weighs LinkedIn’s need for a social media licence
The minister has asked MCMC to review whether LinkedIn is considered a social media platform.  Read more at straitstimes.com.
Sports Toto's RM121mil jackpot won by four punters
The largest ever Sports Toto 4D Jackpot in Malaysian history, RM121mil, has been won by four lucky punters. Read full story
Cops probing alleged bribery by traffic officer at Johor Causeway
Johor police are investigating a viral photo alleging a traffic police officer solicited and accepted money at the Johor Causeway on Thursday.
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Johor police probe viral photo alleging traffic cop solicited bribe at Causeway
Johor police are investigating a viral photo alleging a traffic police officer solicited and accepted money at the Johor Causeway last Thursday.
Malaysia takes on ASEAN mantle but tempers expectations on Myanmar, South China Sea
Southeast Asian foreign ministers hold a closed-doors retreat in Malaysia on Sunday, as the country hosts its first meeting as chair of the regional bloc ASEAN amid an intensifying civil war in Myanmar and confrontations in the South China Sea.
ASEAN and China must start tackling thorny issues of South China Sea code, Philippines says
The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling thorny "milestone issues", including its scope and if it can be legally binding,
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Crypto, lies and torture: Inside the scam compounds of Southeast Asia
Tens of thousands of cyber slaves are held captive in Southeast Asia’s scam compounds, working around the clock to defraud love-seeking victims through dating apps and social media
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8 malls in Malaysia with breathtaking Chinese New Year decor
AEON MALL throughout Malaysia is embracing the festive season with a unique twist: its vibrant Chinese New Year displays are inspired by the exciting new movie “Money Games”, starring Eric Tsang, Bobby Au-Yeung, Edmund So, Jack Lim, Wayne, Kryston, Sandra, Jacqueline and TE3N.
Mainstream media poised for bigger role in combating misinformation
Meta Platforms Inc’s decision to remove its fact-checking initiative in the United States has sparked concern among political and cybersecurity experts over the spread of disinformation and polarisation in Malaysia,
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'Who benefits from Anwar's UK trip?' Najib loyalist pans 'reverse investments' by YTL, Gamuda
Critic says only the UK will benefit from the series of projects announced during Anwar Ibrahim's official visit.