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Hospital Kuala Lumpur has rejected allegations that its public toilets are unsanitary and badly maintained, claiming the bathroom featured in a viral Facebook video does not belong to any HKL facility.
A 19-year-old Singaporean has been fined $600 after pleading guilty to causing public nuisance by licking a straw from an orange juice vending machine and posting the video on Instagram in March.
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Pakatan Harapan is ramping up its campaign strategy for the Negeri Sembilan state election, planning a continuous 24-hour TikTok livestream featuring candidates and influencers to capture young voters' attention ahead of Saturday's polling.
Kedah Menteri Besar Sanusi Qaliff Sanusi has threatened legal action against PKR election director Dr N Sathia Prakash, accusing him of misrepresenting remarks made during a public campaign ceramah. The PKR official has been given seven days to apologise and remove the contested TikTok video.
Negeri Sembilan police are investigating a TikTok video allegedly containing political statements about the state's royal institution, with 11 reports filed ahead of the state election.
Negeri Sembilan police are investigating allegations that a political party controls the state palace, prompted by a TikTok video. The probe spans election law, criminal statutes, and communications regulations.
The European Commission has found TikTok breaches child protection standards under the Digital Services Act, citing risks from public profiles and algorithmic promotion of teen content. The platform faces potential fines and must respond to allegations.
Vietnam is drafting regulations to restrict children under 16 from posting on social media, requiring parental registration and age-appropriate content filters. The move aligns with global efforts to enhance online child safety.
Philippine National Police leadership is examining Australia's social media ban for minors as a potential legislative response to online radicalisation and youth violence, following a deadly school shooting and regional policing conference.
Six female students appeared in Kota Kinabalu's Court for Children facing rioting charges stemming from an incident outside a secondary school that sparked widespread social media attention.
Authorities in Johor Baru have detained a man suspected of posting seditious content targeting Islam on Facebook. The arrest highlights enforcement of laws protecting religious sentiment.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has advised Negeri Sembilan voters to verify social media content through mainstream news outlets, citing growing concerns over recycled and false information circulating during the state election campaign.
Norway's Prime Minister has sounded an alarm about escalating far-right extremism targeting young people, citing social media and artificial intelligence as accelerants. The warning came during 15th anniversary commemorations of the 2011 terror attacks.
A US federal appeals court has blocked Texas from enforcing a provision requiring social media companies to filter content promoting self-harm and other dangers, ruling that federal law shields platforms from such obligations.
The European Commission has determined that TikTok's default account settings fail to adequately protect children, exposing minors to potential harm and cyberbullying. The platform now faces potential fines reaching 6% of global revenue.
Malaysia's communications regulator and police have been directed to investigate a blasphemous post on Threads targeting Prophet Muhammad. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has also asked MCMC to release a public statement on the matter.
Malaysia's Communications Minister says social media activity during the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign remains largely orderly, with authorities receiving just 16 complaints. However, officials warn of potential misinformation surges in the final campaign days.
A Florida teenager has dropped his lawsuit against Meta Platforms just days before a scheduled trial, after securing settlements with YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat. The case was seen as a bellwether for thousands of similar claims.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has cautioned Malaysians against sharing content involving race, religion, and royalty during the Negri Sembilan state election campaign, seeking to maintain electoral decorum.
France has become the first European Union country to legislatively ban social media for children under 15, following decisive parliamentary approval. The measure takes effect from September for new accounts and January for existing ones.
Kuala Lumpur police have apprehended four 14-year-old boys following a serious assault on another teenager in Cheras that circulated widely on social media platforms early this month, raising fresh concerns about youth violence in the capital.
Police have remanded a 52-year-old man for two days in connection with alleged insulting remarks made against the Negri Sembilan royal institution through social media. The detention follows legal provisions protecting Malaysia's monarchy.
France is moving swiftly to ban social media use by children under 15 and restrict mobile phones in high schools. The legislation, backed by President Macron, must pass final votes before Parliament's summer recess, with the EU requiring notification before implementation.
Police in Negeri Sembilan have arrested a man on suspicion of making insulting remarks about state royalty through a social media post. His mobile phone was seized during the operation.
Facebook experienced a significant outage on July 19 affecting users worldwide, including Malaysia, with widespread reports of login failures and messaging disruptions. Meta had not issued an official statement by 5 pm local time.
Kuantan police have arrested three teenage girls involved in viral 'Superman' motorcycle stunts along the Kuantan Bypass-Gebeng road, where riders performed dangerous aerial manoeuvres that spread rapidly across social media platforms.
A UK government study of 309 households found teenagers sleeping better and concentrating more when social media access was restricted, though a complete app ban caused social isolation.
Malaysia's Election Commission announced it will investigate instances of voters posting photographs of marked ballot papers on social media platforms, signalling fresh scrutiny of electoral conduct in the digital age.
A Malaysian blogger has been sentenced to pay RM11,000 after a Sessions Court found him guilty of posting offensive content on TikTok targeting former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and the political party Umno.
The European Commission has charged Meta with breaching digital regulations, demanding the company disable addictive features like autoplay and infinite scroll on Facebook and Instagram or risk substantial financial penalties.
A Sessions court has fined political activist Jufazli Shi Ahmad RM11,000 for posting offensive TikTok content criticising former PM Ismail Sabri. The judge warned that future convictions could lead to imprisonment.
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Malaysia's Department of Environment has distanced itself from a viral infographic ranking state cleanliness levels, urging the public to verify information through official channels and warning of potential legal action.
Malaysia's Social Welfare Department has urged the public to stop publishing children's identities on social media and digital platforms, warning of legal consequences and potential harm to minors' wellbeing and development.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has called on social media platforms to intensify efforts in combating misinformation during the 16th Johor state election, warning that false claims about results could confuse voters.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has urged the government to bolster the Malaysian Media Council as a self-regulatory body, while encouraging social media platforms to participate in managing content standards across digital ecosystems.
Meta disclosed that four US states are pursuing $1.4 trillion in penalties, nearly equivalent to the company's market value, over claims it deliberately designed addictive platforms targeting youth. An August trial will determine the outcome.
Police have cautioned the public against amplifying an old Sungai Buloh dispute concerning dawn azan allegations that recently gained traction on social media.
Malaysian authorities have advised the public against resharing an old controversy involving complaints about the Subuh azan in Sungai Buloh, which has regained traction on social media platforms.
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Tawau police have arrested 10 teenage boys after a viral video sparked public anger over the alleged bullying and assault of four schoolchildren, highlighting rising concerns about youth violence.
India has ordered Meta to remove child sexual abuse material from Instagram and Facebook, requiring detailed government responses. The directive follows a BBC investigation exposing such content in Indian advertisements.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has distanced itself from claims that a person featured in a widely shared social media post works for the agency, addressing growing speculation online.
Authorities in Tawau have launched an investigation into the assault of a schoolboy after footage of the incident circulated widely on social media. The victim has filed a police report regarding the alleged group beating.
French President Emmanuel Macron and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus have jointly urged governments and technology companies to impose stricter controls on digital platforms, citing growing concerns about children's exposure to harmful content and excessive data collection.
FIFA's digital monitoring service identified 89,000 abusive posts during the World Cup group stage, a dramatic 13-fold increase from 2022. Racial abuse accounted for 11% of all offensive messages detected across social media platforms.
TikTok has settled a lawsuit brought by a minor who alleged the platform harmed his mental health, as courts grapple with growing evidence linking social media to youth psychological distress.
A US federal judge has rejected Meta's attempt to dismiss a lawsuit filed by dozens of state attorneys general, who allege the company deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to minors.
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Comedian Chegubard has entered a not guilty plea to sedition charges in Seremban Sessions Court following a social media post about Negeri Sembilan's royal family, marking another case involving online speech and public figures.
Police have begun investigating former Umno veteran Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi after 153 reports were lodged nationwide regarding his alleged controversial statements on social media.
Social media platforms operating in Malaysia risk penalties up to RM10 million if they fail to implement age-verification systems under the Online Safety Act 2025, Parliament heard today.
Actor Hisyam Hamid has firmly rejected gossip circulating on Threads suggesting he visited actress Erysha Emyra's residence, describing the allegations as entirely without merit.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry has introduced mandatory age-verification mechanisms for social media platforms under the new Child Protection Code, effective June 1. Users must be at least 16 years old to create accounts, with verification based on official government documents.
The European Commission is intensifying its investigation into Meta, preparing to release preliminary findings that accuse Facebook and Instagram of using addictive design tactics that harm children's wellbeing through algorithmic manipulation.
YouTube has settled a lawsuit brought by a Florida minor claiming the platform damaged his mental health. Three other major social media companies face trial in July, with thousands of similar cases pending nationwide.