US TikTok bill sets up fight over free speech protections
President Joe Biden signed legislation on Wednesday to ban the social media platform from app stores unless its Chinese owner sells it.
Thu Apr 25 2024
MCMC tracking down individuals misusing AI, producing humiliating photos - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said the move is to enable strict action to be taken and ensure the safety of online users, especially children.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Consider This: Sharenting’ (Part 3) — Teachers, Students & Social Media Content
Introduced in the Oxford English Dictionary in 2022 and now used widely, the term ‘Sharenting’, a portmanteau of ‘parenting’ and ‘sharing’, refers to the practice where caregivers share content of children under their care on social media. However, despite the likely positive intentions of the adults, the practice carries with it risks and concerns about children's privacy, informed consent, and the potential long-term consequences of having their lives publicly documented online from a young age. Do the risks outweigh the benefits of sharing? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Fouzi Singon, Secretary-General of the National Union of the Teaching Profession.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Consider This: Sharenting’ (Part 2) — Sharing Children's Lives Online: Pros & Cons
Introduced in the Oxford English Dictionary in 2022 and now used widely, the term ‘Sharenting’, a portmanteau of ‘parenting’ and ‘sharing’, refers to the practice where caregivers share content of children under their care on social media. However, despite the likely positive intentions of the adults, the practice carries with it risks and concerns about children's privacy, informed consent, and the potential long-term consequences of having their lives publicly documented online from a young age. Do the risks outweigh the benefits of sharing? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to
Lai Cheng Wong, co-founder of Media and Information Literacy for ASEAN Network.
Lai Cheng Wong, co-founder of Media and Information Literacy for ASEAN Network.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Consider This: Sharenting’ (Part 1) — When Children Are Social Media Content
Introduced in the Oxford English Dictionary in 2022 and now used widely, the term ‘Sharenting’, a portmanteau of ‘parenting’ and ‘sharing’, refers to the practice where caregivers share content of children under their care on social media. However, despite the likely positive intentions of the adults, the practice carries with it risks and concerns about children's privacy, informed consent, and the potential long-term consequences of having their lives publicly documented online from a young age. Do the risks outweigh the benefits of sharing? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Navin Stanislaus, Vice Chairman of Content Forum.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Helicopter crash: MCMC advises public against sharing video clips
MCMC also advised any party that had uploaded the video clips to delete them from social media platforms.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Australia PM calls Musk 'arrogant billionaire' after court orders X to hide church stabbing posts
Anthony Albanese said social media must have social responsibility but Elon Musk was fighting to keep violent content on his platform.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Social media platform X blocked in Pakistan over national security, ministry says
Pakistan said it blocked access to social media platform X around the time of February's election, confirming a long-suspected shutdown.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Preparing kids for the future means listening to them now
Schools are supposed to prepare the next generation, but more young people feel like it's not for them.
Fri Apr 12 2024
AWANI Tonight: Meta drawing criticism for lowering WhatsApp age limit
Meta is facing calls to reverse its decision to lower the minimum age limit for using WhatsApp from 16 to 13, following criticism it prioritised shareholder profits over children’s safety.
Fri Apr 12 2024
Rise in rape cases involving underage girls, mostly due to grooming - Police
The majority of underage girls who became victims of rape told investigating officers that they knew the perpetrators through social media.
Wed Apr 10 2024
AWANI Tonight: Tackling the rising tide of online hate
As online hate continues to escalate in Malaysia, Dr Syaza Shukri from IIUM shares her perspective on the alarming trend and warns of the dangers of falling into social media echo chambers.
Mon Apr 08 2024
AWANI Tonight: 8 April 2024
#AWANITonight with @_farhanasheikh
1. Nicaragua takes Germany to UN court over arms supplies to Israel
2. Social media: Tackling rising tide of online hate
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
1. Nicaragua takes Germany to UN court over arms supplies to Israel
2. Social media: Tackling rising tide of online hate
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Mon Apr 08 2024
Internet safety, connectivity among issues discussed at ministries' meeting
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said safeguarding children in the social media ecosystem remains a priority for the ministry.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Consider This: Tackling Hate (Part 1) — Racism, a Precursor to Extremism?
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has warned of a significant rise in provocative content on social media related to hate speech and potentially inciting violence and extremism. Has the digital realm become a breeding ground for divisiveness and discord? And how can we stop the undercurrents of online hate from boiling over to real life? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Ryan Chua, Programme Director at human rights group Pusat Komas. Pusat Komas has been publishing the Malaysian Racism Report annually since 2015.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Yakeb sasar 1,000 bekas atlet baharu tahun ini
Yakeb menyasarkan seramai 1,000 bekas atlet dapat berdaftar di bawah yayasan itu sepanjang tahun ini. Yayasan Kebajikan Atlet K
Sat Apr 27 2024
Pulau Pinang mahu perbanyak kedai makan mesra muslim
Kerajaan Pulau Pinang berhasrat memperbanyakkan kemudahan terutama kedai makan mesra Muslim bagi memperkasakan lagi industri pelancongan di negeri ini.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Johor pastikan masalah bekalan air ketika perayaan tidak berulang
Kerajaan negeri akan berusaha memastikan sifar masalah bekalan air pada hari raya tahun hadapan dengan beberapa langkah telah diambil.
Sat Apr 27 2024
41 kes kebakaran terbuka di Gua Musang sejak Februari - Bomba
Aktiviti pembakaran terutamanya di kebun, ladang dan hutan perlu dielakkan ketika musim panas ini.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Runtuhan bangunan di Gaza akan ambil masa 14 tahun untuk dialihkan - Pegawai PBB
Serangan Israel telah meninggalkan runtuhan yang dianggarkan seberat 37 juta tan dalam satu wilayah yang padat dengan penduduk.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Fokus Minggu Depan: Gelanggang PRK Kuala Kubu Baharu dibuka
Ikuti kupasan Timbalan Ketua (Strategi), Ibu Pejabat Asia UNSDSN, Universiti Sunway, Prof. Wong Chin Huat mengenai Pilihan Raya Kecil (PRK) Kuala Kubu Baharu yang bermula seusai proses penamaan calon pada Sabtu.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Wanita lintas jalan hingga akibatkan kemalangan direman
Seorang wanita berusia 35 tahun yan melintas jalan sehingga mengakibatkan berlakunya kemalangan maut di KM98.6 LPT 1 direman dua hari.
Sat Apr 27 2024
MINDEF sedia dapatkan khidmat pakar luar negara jika perlu
Kementerian Pertahanan sedia mendapatkan khidmat pakar dari luar negara jika diperlukan untuk membantu siasatan nahas dua helikopter TLDM yang mengorbankan 10 pegawai dan anggotanya.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Nahas helikopter di Lumut tidak jejas operasi TLDM - Timbalan Menteri
Timbalan Menteri Pertahanan Adly Zahari berkata Panglima Tentera Laut ketika ini sedang menyusun atur segala keperluan bagi mengimbangi kekurangan yang berlaku terutama di Pangkalan Lumut dan Sepanggar.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Rumah terbuka santunan kasih syawal TPM
Rumah Terbuka Kementerian Kemajuan Desa dan Wilayah (KKDW) sudah menjadi tradisi bagi merai dan menyantuni masyarakat pelbagai kaum dan Astro AWANI berkesempatan bersama Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Sat Apr 27 2024