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Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil says social media activity during the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign remains largely orderly, with authorities receiving only 16 complaints since campaigning began on July 23.
A Florida teenager has withdrawn his lawsuit against Meta just days before trial, citing the stress of protracted proceedings. The move comes after securing settlements with YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat, but complicates the broader legal strategy against social media firms.
Authorities have remanded a 52-year-old man for two days to investigate allegations he made insulting remarks about Negri Sembilan's royal institution on social media.
A man has been arrested in Negeri Sembilan following allegations that his social media post was disrespectful towards the state's royal institution. Authorities seized his mobile phone during the operation.
Facebook experienced a significant outage on July 19 affecting users worldwide, including Malaysia. Users reported login failures, feed refresh problems, and messaging disruptions, with Meta yet to explain the cause.
YouTube has appealed a Los Angeles jury verdict holding it and Meta liable for a young woman's social media addiction and mental health problems, marking a significant moment in tech regulation.
The Malaysian Army has rejected viral rape allegations against one of its personnel, stating that an internal investigation found no supporting evidence for the claims that circulated widely on social media.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner reports over 2,200 sexual extortion complaints in six months, with young men aged 18-24 most affected. Platforms face criticism for inadequate safeguards.
A 23-year-old man in southwestern China has been detained and banned from social media after parachuting from a residential building in an attempt to gain online attention, highlighting growing concerns over dangerous influencer behaviour.
Malaysia's Election Commission will investigate instances of voters uploading photographs of marked ballot papers to social media platforms, signalling heightened scrutiny of election-day conduct.
The European Commission has charged Meta Platforms with violating EU tech regulations over addictive features in Instagram and Facebook, demanding changes to autoplay and infinite scroll or face fines up to 6% of global turnover.
Malaysia's Social Welfare Department has issued a stern warning against publishing or sharing content that reveals children's identities on digital platforms, particularly following a recent viral school incident.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has called on social media platforms to intensify efforts against false information during the Johor state election, particularly on polling day.
India's technology ministry has directed Meta to eliminate child sexual abuse material from Instagram and address concerns over WhatsApp's new username feature, intensifying regulatory pressure on the US tech giant.
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Tawau police have arrested 10 teenagers in connection with an alleged assault on four schoolmates, following a viral social media video that triggered widespread public concern about school safety and bullying.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has issued a public denial regarding a viral social media post, clarifying that the individual featured in the widely-shared content is not affiliated with the agency.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry is currently assessing how well licensed social media platforms comply with two new safety codes that took effect on June 1 under the Online Safety Act 2025, Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching said.
TikTok has reached a settlement with a Florida teenager alleging the platform caused mental health damage through addictive design features. The agreement leaves Meta and Snapchat as remaining defendants in a pivotal case that could shape thousands of similar lawsuits.
FIFA's digital monitoring service detected a dramatic 13-fold increase in abusive social media posts during the World Cup group stage compared to Qatar 2022, with racial abuse making up 11% of all offensive messages identified across six million posts.
Two people face arrest charges after climbing the antenna structure at the summit of New York's iconic Empire State Building, seemingly to mark an engagement moment.
TikTok has reached a settlement in principle with a Florida teenager who alleged the platform harmed his mental health through addictive design. The deal marks another step in escalating legal action against social media companies over youth addiction claims.
PKR leader Saifuddin has secured a default judgment in his defamation suit against a social media user who alleged he orchestrated tax and anti-corruption investigations into Kedah Darul Aman FC.
A US federal judge has rejected Meta's attempt to dismiss a lawsuit filed by dozens of state attorneys general alleging the company deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children.
Police have opened an investigation into statements made by former Umno veteran Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi on social media, following 153 police reports filed across the country.
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Content creator Chegubard has pleaded not guilty to sedition charges stemming from a social media post about Negeri Sembilan's royal institution, raising fresh questions about free speech boundaries in Malaysia.
A 14-year-old student in the Philippines was taken into custody for posting threats on social media targeting her school. Authorities determined no organised plan existed and released her under juvenile justice laws.
Social media companies operating in Malaysia must implement user age-verification systems or risk fines up to RM10 million under the Online Safety Act 2025, lawmakers heard today.
A 37-year-old unemployed man has been ordered by Sessions Court in Sepang to undergo psychiatric assessment following his guilty plea to insulting members of the Terengganu royal family through online postings.
Actor Hisyam Hamid has publicly rejected unfounded claims that he visited the home of actress Erysha Emyra, following speculation that spread across the Threads platform.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has announced that social media platforms must implement secure age-verification mechanisms under the Child Protection Code, effective June 1. Users must be at least 16 years old to access accounts.
A Kuching sessions court has jailed and fined a 46-year-old security guard for posting offensive comments about the Agong on Facebook. The judge emphasised the seriousness of such remarks and the offender's obligation to apologise to Malaysians and the monarchy.
The European Commission is preparing to escalate its investigation into Meta, alleging that Facebook and Instagram employ addictive design techniques that exploit children through algorithmic manipulation and the so-called "rabbit-hole effect."
YouTube has settled a lawsuit filed by a minor claiming platform-induced mental health damage, just as a second major trial against Meta, Snap and TikTok prepares to begin in July amid an avalanche of social media litigation.
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The Royal Malaysia Police has launched a disciplinary investigation into one of its officers following a viral video incident in China. IGP Tan Sri Razarudin Husain warns all personnel face scrutiny for conduct.
Johor police are investigating an assault on a woman at a Gelang Patah food stall after video footage of the incident circulated rapidly on social media platforms.
Minister Hannah Yeoh has called on all local authorities, particularly in tourism destinations like Putrajaya, to be more proactive in maintaining public facilities and addressing cleanliness issues before they escalate on social media.
A US appeals court has upheld Ohio's Social Media Parental Notification Act, which requires parental consent before children under 16 can access platforms like Instagram and TikTok. The ruling reverses a lower court block and reflects global moves to protect young people from social media risks.
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Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris has firmly distanced itself from a poster promoting registration of 'saudara baharu' that circulated on social media, emphasizing the material never received institutional approval.
The UK government plans to ban social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram and YouTube for children under 16, with enforcement targeting platforms rather than young users. Regulations could pass by Christmas.
Former Damansara MP Tony Pua's status has been elevated to suspect in a police investigation concerning a Rukun Negara-related Facebook post, making charges probable within the coming weeks.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will unveil a comprehensive package Monday restricting social media use among under-16s, ahead of a Group of Seven meeting in France amid mounting political pressures.
Florida's attorney general has sued TikTok, accusing the platform of breaching state legislation that prohibits social media companies from permitting children under 14 to open accounts and failing to restrict access to harmful content.