Consider This: Ketum (Part 2) - Rehab Perspectives on Ketum Classification
Despite its long history in Malaysian culture, ketum remains a divisive issue, with conflicting opinions on how to address its classification and regulation. The general lack of understanding surrounding ketum also makes meaningful public discourse a daunting task. How can we navigate this to shed light on the realities of ketum use? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Raja Azizan Raja Suhami, Secretary-General of Malaysian Substance Abuse Council (MASAC).
Tue May 14 2024
Consider This: Ketum (Part 1) - What Scientific Research Reveals About Ketum
Despite its long history in Malaysian culture, ketum remains a divisive issue, with conflicting opinions on how to address its classification and regulation. The general lack of understanding surrounding ketum also makes meaningful public discourse a daunting task. How can we navigate this to shed light on the realities of ketum use? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Zurina Hassan, Researcher at USM’s Centre for Drug Research. In 2021, she was selected as one of only ten recipients worldwide of a German research award to fund her research on ketum.
Tue May 14 2024
Malaysia, ASEAN nations will strive for better communication, multimedia regulation - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said, as the chair of ASEAN in 2025, Malaysia aims to invigorate ASEAN-led forums and achieve significant milestones.
Mon May 06 2024
Consider This: OCC Guidelines (Part 2) - Impact on Online Curated Content Platforms
The rise of Online Curated Content (OCC) platforms has revolutionised how audiences consume media, presenting both opportunities and challenges for content creators, distributors, and regulators alike. Recently the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia released its self-regulation guidelines on online curated content. What does this mean for the industry and consumers? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ruben Hattari, Director of Public Policy for Southeast Asia for Netflix.
Wed Mar 27 2024
Consider This: OCC Guidelines (Part 1) - Self-Regulation for Online Curated Content
The rise of Online Curated Content (OCC) platforms has revolutionised how audiences consume media, presenting both opportunities and challenges for content creators, distributors, and regulators alike. Recently the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia released its self-regulation guidelines on online curated content. What does this mean for the industry and consumers? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Mediha Mahmood, CEO of the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Content Forum. The Content Forum is an industry forum under the MCMC, to oversee and promote self-regulation of content over electronic networked mediums.
Wed Mar 27 2024
Consider This: Social Media (Part 2) — Combining Content Creation with Commerce
The US House of Representatives recently approved legislation meant to force Chinese company ByteDance to divest its US operations within six months or face a nationwide ban. While the Malaysian Government says it has no plans to create a specific law to regulate social media platforms, the discourse surrounding the US’ proposed TikTok ban has had many questioning whether there is a need for better regulation of social media in Malaysia. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ganesh Kumar Bangah, Advisor to the National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM) and chair of e-Commerce Malaysia, which is a chapter of PIKOM.
Wed Mar 20 2024
Consider This: Social Media (Part 1) — US TikTok Bill Highlights Regulation Issues
The US House of Representatives recently approved legislation meant to force Chinese company ByteDance to divest its US operations within six months or face a nationwide ban. While the Malaysian Government says it has no plans to create a specific law to regulate social media platforms, the discourse surrounding the US’ proposed TikTok ban has had many questioning whether there is a need for better regulation of social media in Malaysia. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Farlina Said, fellow in the Foreign Policy and Security Studies programme at the think tank ISIS Malaysia.
Wed Mar 20 2024
'AI godfather', others urge more deepfake regulation in open letter
Over 400 individuals from various industries including academia, entertainment and politics had signed the letter.
Thu Feb 22 2024
Malaysians must abide by the Thai road law - Betong police
Malaysians heading towards Thailand by road have been advised to abide by the road rules and regulations in the country.
Wed Feb 21 2024
Google calls out spyware firms and advocates for tighter regulation
Google said Negg Group software was found to have been used to spy on people in Italy, Malaysia, and Kazakhstan.
Tue Feb 06 2024
KPKT sasar 50 PBT laksana inisiatif baharu, perkemas prosedur OSC
KPKT menyasarkan 50 PBT untuk melaksanakan inisiatif Industrial Green Lane, Prerequisite dan Self-Regulation tahun ini.
Sat Jan 27 2024
[COLUMNIST] Time for socially innovative next-generation tourism
There is a need to embrace more sustainable tourism practices and regulations to ensure long-term viability of Malaysia's tourism sector.
Tue Jan 23 2024
Proliferation of AI-driven attacks anticipated in 2024
Trend Micro urges industry-led regulation and innovative defense strategies.
Sat Dec 16 2023
EU must recognise palm oil producing countries’ efforts in meeting EUDR - PM
Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand have taken aggressive and responsible measures to comply with the regulation.
Wed Nov 08 2023
Comply with window tinting regulations - RTD
Until the permit is approved, any individual must comply with the regulations currently in force, RTD said.
Fri Oct 06 2023
Hamas keluarkan serangan video ke atas rejim zionis
Kumpulan pejuang Hamas mengeluarkan video pada Selasa, menunjukkan serangan dilakukan ke atas kereta kebal Israel berhampiran Rafah.
Bagaimanapun, menurut Reuters, lokasi dan tarikh situasi itu dirakam tidak dapat disahkan.
Bagaimanapun, menurut Reuters, lokasi dan tarikh situasi itu dirakam tidak dapat disahkan.
Wed May 15 2024
Faisal mungkin dibenarkan pulang dua minggu lagi
PEMAIN Selangor FC, Faisal Halim berkemungkinan dibernarkan pulang dalam tempoh sekurang-kurangnya dua minggu lagi selepas keadaan kesihatannya bertambah baik.
Wed May 15 2024
Sifat 'emosi' wanita perlu dilihat sebagai satu kelebihan
Wanita seringkali dikaitkan dengan kecenderungan untuk mementingkan emosi ketika memimpin.
Namun menurut Yang Dipertua MPP Universiti Putra Malaysia Umairah Farisah Ahmad Yuzri, perkara tersebut sebaliknya boleh dilihat sebagai satu kelebihan dan bukan halangan utama untuk para wanita melibatkan diri dalam dunia kepimpinan.
Namun menurut Yang Dipertua MPP Universiti Putra Malaysia Umairah Farisah Ahmad Yuzri, perkara tersebut sebaliknya boleh dilihat sebagai satu kelebihan dan bukan halangan utama untuk para wanita melibatkan diri dalam dunia kepimpinan.
Wed May 15 2024
Google bakal kenal pasti panggilan scam ketika perbualan berlangsung
Google menjayakan perkara ini melalui integrasi Gemini Nano yang disertakan terus pada telefon Android.
Wed May 15 2024
Hari Belia Negara: Fokus 10 Gaya Hidup Rakan Muda, 60 buah pengisian
Program semarak Hari Belia Negara (HBN) anjuran Kementerian Belia dan Sukan 2024 buka tirai sambutan Hari Belia Negara pada Rabu.
Berlangsung di Menara Kementerian Belia dan Sukan Putrajaya, HBN merupakan pengiktirafan dan penghargaan khusus yang diberikan Kerajaan kepada belia Malaysia.
Berlangsung di Menara Kementerian Belia dan Sukan Putrajaya, HBN merupakan pengiktirafan dan penghargaan khusus yang diberikan Kerajaan kepada belia Malaysia.
Wed May 15 2024
Beri ruang kepada Faisal - Adam Adli
Beri ruang kepada pemain Selangor FC, Faisal Halim agar dapat menjalani tempoh pemulihan dengan tenang.
Wed May 15 2024
Syed Saddiq dapat sementara pasport untuk ke Singapura, Taiwan
Mahkamah Rayuan hari ini membenarkan permohonan Ahli Parlimen Muar Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman untuk mendapatkan sementara pasportnya bagi membolehkan beliau ke Singapura dan Taiwan.
Wed May 15 2024
[TERKINI] Atlet kayak Siti Nurul Masyitah kemalangan dipercayai dilanggar pemandu mabuk
Atlet kayak Siti Nurul Masyitah Md Elias, 22, terlibat dalam kemalangan dipercayai dilanggar pemandu mabuk di Lebuh Raya Penyuraian Timur (EDL) menuju ke Southkey, di Johor Bahru.
Wed May 15 2024
[TERKINI] Undang Luak Rembau meninggal dunia
Undang Luak Rembau Datuk Lela Maharaja Datuk Muhamad Sharip Othman meninggal dunia pada 9.15 pagi tadi di kediaman rasminya.
Wed May 15 2024
Bursa Malaysia dibuka rendah
Bursa Malaysia dibuka rendah tetapi berubah arah dengan cepat, dengan pelabur kekal aktif dalam pasaran menjelang data Indeks Harga Pengguna yang penting dari Amerika Syarikat.
Wed May 15 2024