AI-generated explicit content increases, MCMC removes 1,225 as of Dec 1
Teo Nie Ching says child sexual exploitation content removed by MCMC also surged to 800 this year compared to 34 in 2022.
Wed Dec 04 2024
[OPINION] AI and the new era of human trafficking
New laws and regulations should focus on utilizing AI while eliminating privacy infringements and biased nature of AI.
Tue Dec 03 2024
Is using AI tools innovation or exploitation? Three ways to think about the ethics
Artificial intelligence can be used in countless ways - and the ethical headaches it raises are countless, too.
Sun Dec 01 2024
PM meets with Google, discusses boosting AI and data centre ecosystem
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stresses the need to focus on rules to prevent data leaks and malicious exploitation.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Sexual education through cartoon books protects children
Teaching children about sexual education is still considered taboo by some segments of society.
Sat Nov 09 2024
GISB: Suhakam calls for RCI to probe child exploitation allegations
An RCI would enable a transparent and thorough investigation, including determining the root cause, says Dr Farah Nini Dusuki.
Wed Oct 23 2024
The Future Is Female: Image-Based Sexual Abuse — Fighting Deepfake Exploitation
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale, Melisa Idris speaks with Noelle Martin, an Activist, Law Reform Campaigner, Legal Researcher & Lawyer, advocating against image-based sexual abuse, and fighting for digital privacy and consent. Her advocacy were a major factor in new laws being introduced and passed in New South Wales in 2017, in 2018 at the Commonwealth level and in Western Australia, making it a criminal offence to distribute non-consensual intimate images.
Sun Oct 20 2024
GISB: Children’s separation necessary for thorough investigation - Home Minister
Saifuddin says investigations are being conducted following legal procedures while focusing on the exploitation of women and children.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Consider This: GISB Children (Part 2) — Rescue Is Just the Beginning
A total of 572 children and teenagers have recently been rescued from alleged abuse, exploitation, and forced labour, following several raids to charity homes linked to Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB). The case however raises broader concerns about Malaysia’s child welfare system that allowed these children to fall through the cracks. What kind of support do these rescued children need now, and how can we ensure that no other institutionalised children suffer the same fate? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid, Criminologist and Deputy Dean of Higher Degree at Universiti Malaya’s Faculty of Law.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Consider This: GISB Children (Part 1) — Rescue Is Just the Beginning
A total of 572 children and teenagers have recently been rescued from alleged abuse, exploitation, and forced labour, following several raids to charity homes linked to Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB). The case however raises broader concerns about Malaysia’s child welfare system that allowed these children to fall through the cracks. What kind of support do these rescued children need now, and how can we ensure that no other institutionalised children suffer the same fate? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Datin Elya Lim Abdullah, a trustee at OrphanCare, which is a non-profit foundation that advocates for ending the institutionalisation of children.
Fri Sep 27 2024
OP Global: Victims found to suffer from physical and emotional abuse
There are elements of child labour and exploitation with those under 18 forced to work by selling goods, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.
Tue Sep 17 2024
PDRM may summon top management of company linked to child, religious exploitation - IGP
Any action will go through an investigation process that involves gathering information from various angles, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.
Fri Sep 13 2024
JBG to provide legal companion service to victims of sexual exploitation - Azalina
Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the government would not compromise on matters relating to child oppression.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Religious schools linked to child exploitation being monitored - NS MB
The Negeri Sembilan government suspects that some private religious schools in the state are not registered with the religious authorities.
Thu Sep 12 2024
South Korea police launch probe into whether Telegram abets online sex crimes, Yonhap reports
The South Korean government is pushing for stricter laws to criminalise the purchase or viewing of sexually exploitative deepfakes.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Malaysia alu-alukan dua resolusi PBB tegakkan hak asasi mutlak rakyat Palestin
Malaysia teguh dengan pendirian berprinsip mendukung hak rakyat Palestin untuk membentuk sebuah negara merdeka dan berdaulat.
Thu Dec 12 2024
Victor mohon maaf isu Jalur Gemilang terbalik
Penaja kepada pemain perseorangan profesional negara Lee Zii Jia, Victor, membuat permohonan maaf berhubung kesilapan melibatkan logo Jalur Gemilang yang terbalik di jersi pemain itu pada perlawanan pertamanya di Jelajah Dunia Akhir Persekutuan Badminton Dunia (BWF) pada Rabu.
Thu Dec 12 2024
Perubahan iklim: Kerjasama, komitmen antarabangsa perlu jayakan aspirasi
Nik Nazmi berkata, komitmen antarabangsa amat signifikan dan boleh dipuji, biarpun belum mencapai tahap yang dikehendaki.
Thu Dec 12 2024
Import kenderaan China ke AS catat rekod tertinggi Januari-Oktober
Pada Januari-Oktober, AS membeli kenderaan dari China bernilai US$2.89 bilion - peningkatan tahunan sebanyak 1.5 kali ganda.
Thu Dec 12 2024
RUU Majlis Media Malaysia dibentangkan kali pertama hari ini
RUU Majlis Media Malaysia 2024 dibentang hari ini, bertujuan memperkasa etika kewartawanan, menggalakkan pelaporan bertanggungjawab, dan menyokong pembangunan media negara.
Thu Dec 12 2024
Isu STEM dan kebajikan nelayan tumpuan hari ini
Sidang terakhir Parlimen hari ini membincangkan isu pendidikan STEM, kebajikan nelayan, semakan Akta Taska 1984, serta pembentangan Rang Undang-Undang Majlis Media Malaysia 2024.
Thu Dec 12 2024
Kelantan pulih sepenuhnya, jumlah mangsa di Terengganu terus menurun
Situasi banjir di Kelantan pulih sepenuhnya malam tadi manakala jumlah mangsa di Terengganu terus menurun.
Thu Dec 12 2024
UK sumbang 13 juta pound kepada UNRWA
Perdana Menteri United Kingdom (UK) Keir Starmer mengumumkan sumbangan sebanyak £13 juta pound kepada Agensi Bantuan Dan Kerja Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu Untuk Pelarian Palestin (UNRWA).
Menurut kenyataan Downing Street pada Rabu, pengumuman itu dibuat dalam pertemuan Starmer dengan Pesuruhjaya Agung UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini di London.
Menurut kenyataan Downing Street pada Rabu, pengumuman itu dibuat dalam pertemuan Starmer dengan Pesuruhjaya Agung UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini di London.
Thu Dec 12 2024
Trump rancang 25 perintah eksekutif pada hari pertama
Presiden Amerika Syarikat yang bakal dilantik, Donald Trump, merancang menandatangani lebih daripada 25 perintah eksekutif dan arahan pada hari pertamanya menjawat jawatan pada 20 Januari.
Langkah ini bertujuan merombak dasar kerajaan AS secara menyeluruh dalam isu imigresen, tenaga, dan bidang utama lain.
Langkah ini bertujuan merombak dasar kerajaan AS secara menyeluruh dalam isu imigresen, tenaga, dan bidang utama lain.
Thu Dec 12 2024
Qatar akan buka semula kedutaan di Damsyik selepas 13 tahun
Qatar pada Rabu mengumumkan akan membuka semula kedutaannya di Syria selepas lebih 13 tahun ditutup.
Menurut jurucakap Kementerian Luar Majed al-Ansari, tindakan itu akan dilakukan selepas memuktamadkan pengaturan yang diperlukan.
Menurut jurucakap Kementerian Luar Majed al-Ansari, tindakan itu akan dilakukan selepas memuktamadkan pengaturan yang diperlukan.
Thu Dec 12 2024