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
Deepfakes: Can the AI be harnessed for something good?
While audiences and users need to be educated on the negative implications of deepfakes, the technology can also have positive impacts.
Sat Apr 06 2024
Fostering harmony: SERI's call to action amidst rising religious and racial tensions
SERI calls for a thorough review of existing hate speech legislation due its vagueness, which can lead to inconsistent enforcement.
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
Consider This: Tackling Hate (Part 2) — Pushing Back Against Extremist Narratives
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 Suyin Chia, Research Consultant at the Initiative to Promote Tolerance and Prevent Violence, INITIATE.my and Tawfik Ismail, former UMNO MP for Sungai Benut, Johor. He’s the eldest son of Malaysia's second Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Dr Ismail Abdul Rahman.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Anti-Muslim hate speech soars in India, research group says
India Hate Lab reported Anti-Muslim hate speech in India rose by 62% in the second half of 2023 compared to the first six months of the year.
Mon Feb 26 2024
Sultan Nazrin Shah emphasises education to empower Ummah
His Royal Highness also emphasises environmental sustainability, a topic which he often touched on in his speeches.
Wed Jan 31 2024
Sri Lanka passes new law to regulate online content
The Online Safety Bill proposes jail terms for content that a five-member commission considers illegal.
Thu Jan 25 2024
YouTube making money off new breed of climate denial, monitoring group says
According to the CCDH, the AI model was crafted to be able to distinguish between reasonable skepticism and false information.
Fri Jan 19 2024
Buletin Diraja: ‘I was extremely nervous, Permaisuri more relaxed’, says Agong
His Majesty said that the experience of reading the news was more difficult than 'berucap' (giving speeches).
Thu Jan 18 2024
Don’t jeopardise country’s democracy although freedom of speech prioritised - Fahmi
Freedom of speech continues to be prioritised but it does not mean freedom to slander, says Fahmi Fadzil.
Mon Jan 15 2024
ANALYSIS - Are social media platforms ready for record elections in 2024?
Digital rights experts say social media platforms are ill-prepared for the inevitable rise in misinformation and hate speech.
Sun Jan 14 2024
Pakistan's jailed Imran Khan uses AI-crafted speech to call for votes
The audio drew more than 1.4 million views streamed on YouTube and attended live by tens of thousands on other social media.
Mon Dec 18 2023
Argentine President Milei warns economic shock unavoidable in maiden speech
Javier Milei said "the outgoing government has left us on track towards hyperinflation."
Mon Dec 11 2023
Nobel Peace Prize winner says Iranian people will prevail against rulers
Children of Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi read speech sent from jail.
Mon Dec 11 2023
Budak tiga tahun boleh 'mengaum' seperti singa
Gelagat video Riley Kay Scott yang dimuat naik dalam platform X oleh ibunya mencetuskan pelbagai komen lucu.
Wed May 01 2024
Niaga AWANI: Meneliti dinamika ekosistem pekerjaan di era teknologi
Teknologi pesat ketika ini memerlukan sektor buruh di negara ini beradaptasi, dan tidak menjadikannya sebagai halangan dalam meningkatkan produktiviti.
Wed May 01 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Sultan Nazrin dilantik Pengerusi MKI untuk 2 tahun
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Wed May 01 2024
Niaga AWANI: Sejauh mana reformasi dasar diperlukan untuk tangani cabaran TVET?
Graduan dalam aliran Pendidikan Teknikal dan Latihan Vokasional (TVET) kini, mempunyai potensi besar menjadi tenaga mahir negara dalam pelbagai bidang. Apakah langkah yang boleh diambil untuk memastikan kurikulum bidang TVET dapat memenuhi keperluan industri semasa serta dapat mempersiapkan graduan bagi menghadapi pelbagai cabaran dalam pasaran pekerjaan?
Wed May 01 2024
Niaga AWANI: Pekerja Kesuma Bangsa: Lonjakkan kesejahteraan pekerja, produktiviti organisasi
Bagaimana untuk memahami hubungan antara kesejahteraan pekerja dan produktiviti organisasi, terutamanya dalam konteks Malaysia?
Wed May 01 2024
Agong, Raja Permaisuri zahir penghargaan kepada warga pekerja
Seri Paduka Baginda berdua bertitah warga pekerja adalah pemacu pertumbuhan Malaysia ke tahap yang lebih baik.
Wed May 01 2024
Boleh guna kad debit, kredit di semua kaunter khidmat pelanggan - Rapid Rail
Kaedah pembayaran baharu ini bertujuan untuk memberi kemudahan dan meningkatkan kecekapan proses pembelian untuk pengguna Rapid KL.
Wed May 01 2024
Bekas pemain yakin Arne Slot pilihan tepat buat Liverpool
Feyenoord dan Liverpool dilaporkan minggu lalu mencapai persetujuan pada dasarnya untuk Slot mengambil alih daripada Jurgen Klopp musim depan.
Wed May 01 2024
Blinken akan terus desak Netanyahu
Blinken berkata masih banyak lagi yang perlu dilakukan bagi memastikan bantuan sampai kepada orang ramai secara berterusan.
Wed May 01 2024
Trak bawa tahanan, mayat ke Gaza bertindak sekat bantuan
Trak yang membawa kedua-dua mayat dan tahanan ke Gaza melalui persimpangan utama Kerem Shalom kerap menahan penghantaran bantuan.
Wed May 01 2024